Abstract
On using a catalytic mount of NaH or n-BuLi, hydrocarbocyclization reaction of various active methine compounds having an unactivated 4-pentynyl or 3,4-pentadienyl group proceeded through proton transfer mechanism to give methylenecyclopentane derivatives in good yields.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4585-4588 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 40 |
Issue number | 24 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 Jun 11 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Alkynes
- Catalysis
- Cyclization
- Lithium and compounds
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry