title: Synthesis of Z-alkenes from Rh(I)-catalyzed olefin isomerization of β,γ-unsaturated ketones.
abstract: Developing olefin isomerization reactions to reach kinetically controlled Z-alkenes is challenging because formation of trans-alkenes is thermodynamically favored under the traditional catalytic conditions using acids, bases, or transition metals as the catalysts. A new synthesis of Z-alkenes from Rh(I)-catalyzed olefin isomerization of β,γ-unsaturated ketones to α,β-unsaturated ketones was developed, providing an easy and efficient way to access various Z-enones.
authors.affiliation: Beijing National Laboratory of Molecular Sciences (BNLMS), Key Laboratory of Bioorganic Chemistry and Molecular Engineering, College of Chemistry, Peking University , Beijing 100871, China.
authors.forename: Lian-Gang
authors.initials: LG
authors.lastname: Zhuo
authors.forename: Zhong-Ke
authors.initials: ZK
authors.lastname: Yao
authors.forename: Zhi-Xiang
authors.initials: ZX
authors.lastname: Yu