Abstract
Reactions of electron-deficient alkenes with dibromomethylene compounds activated by cyanide and ester groups were promoted by LiI to afford the corresponding cyclopropanes in high yields.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2977-2980 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Synlett |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 1 2008 |
Keywords
- Cyanides
- Cyclopropanes
- Dibromides
- Esters
- Stereoselective synthesis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry