Synfacts 2011(3): 0294-0294  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259493
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Asymmetric Intramolecular Diels-Alder Reactions Catalyzed by Ruthenium

Contributor(s): Hisashi Yamamoto, Kimberly Griffin
S. Thamapipol, G. Bernardinelli, C. Besnard, E. P. Kündig*
University of Geneva, Switzerland
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Publication History

Publication Date:
16 February 2011 (online)

Significance

The authors extend their use of previously developed catalysts to the intramolecular Diels-Alder reaction. These Lewis acids are one-point binding systems and are able to catalyze a variety of reactions.