title: Stereoselective formation of alkenyl halides via magnesium halide promoted ring opening of bis-activated cyclopropenes.
abstract: In the presence of stoichiometric magnesium halides, a range of bis-activated cyclopropenes undergo highly stereoselective ring-opening reactions to produce multisubstituted alkenyl halides. More highly functionalized compounds may be obtained by trapping of the magnesium enolate intermediates in situ.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, The King's Buildings, West Mains Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3JJ, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Yi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: Hon Wai
authors.initials: HW
authors.lastname: Lam