Abstract
The direct addition of carboxylic acids to terminal alkynes such as phenylacetylene in the presence of catalytic amount of [CpRu(CO)2Cl] (1) or [{CpRu(CO)2}2] (2) affords the anti-Markovnikov adducts with high selectivity. In most instances, the E-enol esters are the major products.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1117-1120 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Organometallic Chemistry |
Volume | 691 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 1 2006 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Materials Chemistry
Keywords
- Anti-Markovnikov
- Carboxylic acid
- Enol esters
- Phenylacetylene
- Ruthenium