title: Gold(I)-catalyzed synthesis of γ-vinylbutyrolactones by intramolecular oxaallylic alkylation with alcohols.
abstract: Gold(I)-N-heterocyclic carbene (NHC) complexes proved to be a reliable catalytic system for the direct synthesis of functionalized γ-vinylbutyrolactones by intramolecular oxaallylic alkylation with primary alcohols. Good isolated chemical yields were obtained for a range of malonyl and acetate derivatives. The good performance in reagent-grade solvents and the functional group/moisture tolerance make this catalytic process a promising route for the synthesis of architecturally complex polycyclic structures.
authors: Dipartimento di Chimica "G. Ciamician", Alma Mater Studiorum - Università di Bologna, Via Selmi 2, 40126 Bologna, Italy.
authors: Michel
authors: M
authors: Chiarucci
authors: Mirko
authors: M
authors: Locritani
authors: Gianpiero
authors: G
authors: Cera
authors: Marco
authors: M
authors: Bandini