[4+2+2] Cycloaddition catalyzed by a new cationic rhodium-bisphosphine monooxide complex.
A rhodium-BozPHOS based complex is reported. This complex is competent in catalyzing the [4+2+2] cycloisomerization of cyclooctatrienes in moderate to good yields. The X-ray crystal structure of this complex is reported, along with formation of both bicyclic and tricyclic cyclooctatrienes.
Department of Chemistry, University of Houston, Houston, TX 77204, USA. srgilbertson@UH.edu.
Gino Martin R
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Canlas
Scott R
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Gilbertson