Selective Ring‐Opening Olefin Metathesis of Functionalized Monosubstituted Olefins

Abstract

Not only high selectivity, but also atom economy are the attractive features of this synthetic strategy. Most crossed olefin metatheses between strained and monosubstituted olefins can be carried out with Grubbs's or Schrock's catalyst ([Ru] and [Mo], respectively, see below) even when the ratio of starting materials is 1:1! The high tolerance displayed towards many functional groups makes the prospect of subsequent reactions exciting.