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Synlett 1993; 1993(5): 363-364
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22458
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Reaction of Cyclopropylcarbene-Molybdenum Complexes with Alkynes: Formation of Cycloheptadienones under Mild Conditions

James W. Herndon* , Metin Zora
  • *Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742-2021, USA
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19 March 2002 (online)

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Reaction of cyclopropylcarbene-molybdenum complexes and alkynes leads to cycloheptadienones. The conditions for this reaction are considerably milder than those for the corresponding tungsten complexes.