Alkene Chemoselectivity in Ruthenium‐Catalyzed <i>Z</i>‐Selective Olefin Metathesis

Abstract

Chelated ruthenium catalysts can facilitate highly chemoselective olefin metathesis. Terminal and internal Z olefins reacted selectively to form new Z olefins in the presence of internal E olefins. Chemoselectivity for terminal olefins was also observed over both sterically hindered and electronically deactivated alkenes.