Synfacts 2011(3): 0311-0311  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259421
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Palladium-Catalyzed Bisolefination of C-C Triple Bonds to Yield Naphthalene Derivatives

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Andreas K. Steib
C. Feng, T.-P. Loh*
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore
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Publication History

Publication Date:
16 February 2011 (online)

Significance

A palladium-catalyzed bisolefination of C-C triple bonds via sequential intra- and intermolecular coupling reaction is described. The method yields naphthalene derivatives with high regioselectivity.