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Synfacts 2009(2): 0180-0180  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0028-1087635
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Metal-Catalyzed Syntheses of cis- or trans-Fused Bicyclic Compounds

Contributor(s): Mark Lautens, Praew Thansandote
B. M. Trost*, E. M. Ferreira, A. C. Gutierrez
Stanford University, USA
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Publication Date:
22 January 2009 (online)

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Significance

Two catalytic systems leading to decalin products with different stereoselectivities are shown. Using a ruthenium-catalyzed C-H activation protocol, trans-decalins are produced. A palladium-catalyzed route generates cis-decalins.