title: PdCl2-catalyzed two-component cross-coupling cyclization of 2,3-allenoic acids with 2,3-allenols. An efficient synthesis of 4-(1',3'-dien-2'-yl)-2(5H)-furanone derivatives.
abstract: Cross-coupling cyclization reaction between 2,3-allenoic acids 1 and 2,3-allenols 2, in which two allenes functioned differently, was realized to afford 4-(1',3'-dien-2'-yl)-2(5H)-furanone derivatives 3. The reaction may proceed via an oxypalladation, insertion, and beta-hydroxide elimination process. A high E-stereoselectivity of the new formed C=C double bond was observed.
authors.affiliation: State Key Laboratory of Organometallic Chemistry, Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences, 354 Fenglin Lu, Shanghai 200032, P. R. China. masm@mail.sioc.ac.cn
authors.forename: Shengming
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Ma
authors.forename: Zhenhua
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Gu