Categories: C-C Bond Formation > Cyclic compounds > Cycloalkenes

Synthesis of cyclopropenes

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A novel Rh(II)-catalyzed enantioselective [2 + 1]-cycloaddition of ethyl diazoacetate to terminal acetylenes and olefins with high enantioselectivity is described. The catalyst, which is readily available, robust, and effective, can be recovered and reused.
Y. Lou, M. Horikawa, R. A. Kloster, N. A. Hawryluk, E. J. Corey, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2004, 126, 8916-8918.