title: Convenient preparation of trans-arylalkenes via palladium(II)-catalyzed isomerization of cis-arylalkenes.
abstract: A convenient method for the isomerization of cis-arylalkenes to their trans isomers using a palladium(II) catalyst is described. The reaction conditions are mild and general across a range of arylalkenes. The synthesis of a trans-resveratrol derivative from a mixture of alkene isomers was also completed.
authors.affiliation: University Chemical Laboratory, Lensfield Road, Cambridge CB2 1EW, UK.
authors.forename: Jinquan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.forename: Matthew J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Gaunt
authors.forename: Jonathan B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Spencer