Reaction of Zirconocene Ethylene Complex with Diynes. Formation of Bridged Zirconacyclopentenes

Abstract

Abstract Reactions of diynes RCC-X-CCR with zirconocene ethylene complex Cp2Zr(CH2=CH2) were investigated. When X was C6H4 or C4H2S, bridged zirconacyclopentenes were selectively formed. They were easily converted into bridged cyclopentenone derivatives. In the case of (CH2)n groups as X, the reaction products were strongly dependent on the R group.