D. Harvey, D. Sigano
Apr 5, 1996
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Journal of Organic Chemistry
Abstract
Previous studies have demonstrated that group 6 carbene complexes react with α,ω-enynes to form vinylcyclopropane derivatives in good to excellent yield, and that the length and composition of the tether between the alkyne and the alkene often has a dramatic impact on the viability of this reaction pathway. The reactivity of allylpropargyl amine derivatives with pentacarbonyl(1-methoxypentylidene)molybdenum(0) (14a) was investigated in order to provide further insight into the steric and electronic factors controlling this reaction. Treatment of allylpropargyl amines with 14a failed to produce the desired cyclization products while treatment of allylpropargyl amides with 14a led to the expected cyclopropylpyrrolidine systems in good to excellent yields. Higher yields are obtained when the reaction is conducted in a sealed vial in the presence of atmospheric oxygen.