Gold(I)-catalyzed intermolecular [2+2] cycloaddition of alkynes with alkenes
The gold(I)-catalyzed intermolecular reaction of terminal alkynes with alkenes leads to cyclobutenes. The use of sterically hindered cationic Au(I) complexes as catalysts is key for the success of this reaction.
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V. López-Carrillo, A. M. Echavarren
J. Am. Chem. Soc. 2010, 132, 9292-9294
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Prof. Antonio M. Echavarren
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