H. Reissig
Oct 4, 1988
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Topics in Current Chemistry
Abstract
Syntheses and ring opening reactions of vicinally donor-acceptor-substituted cyclopropanes are treated in this review. Special attention is directed to methyl 2-siloxy cyclopropanecarboxylates which display an particularly rich and versatile chemistry leading to synthesis of polyfunctional compounds, certain carbocycles, and heterocyclic systems. Other classes of donor-acceptor-substituted cyclopropanes are also regarded emphasizing new developments. Although preparative aspects are strongly accentuated, interesting mechanistic features, characteristic for this type of three-membered rings, will also be discussed.