Molecules · 2012 · 60 citations · 30 references
Natural SciencesChemistryCatalysisOrganic ChemistryCatalyst SynthesisOrganic SynthesisCatalyst DevelopmentCatalyst Development For SynthesisCatalyst DiscoveryHeterocyclic Natural ProductsMetathesis CatalysisMild Reaction ConditionsSubstrate Reactivity
Fully substituted olefin generation via metathesis is presented. Catalyst development, optimization of reaction conditions and substrate screening are included. In addition, asymmetric alkene metathesis, the cross metathesis reaction for this transformation and its application in natural products will be discussed.
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