title: Reagent-free Nazarov cyclisations.
abstract: A new protocol for Nazarov cyclisation is described that involves simple heating of dienones in the absence of any external Lewis acid.
authors.affiliation: University of Edinburgh, School of Chemistry, Edinburgh EH9 3JJ, UK.
authors.forename: Frederic
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Douelle
authors.forename: Lauren
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Tal
authors.forename: Michael F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Greaney
mesh_terms: D000143:Acids / Q000737:chemistry; D003500:Cyclization; D003517:Cyclopentanes / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry*; D006358:Hot Temperature; D015394:Molecular Structure
chemical_list: D000143:Acids; D003517:Cyclopentanes; C013905:cyclopentenone