title: Relay cross metathesis reactions of vinylphosphonates.
abstract: Dimethyl (β-substituted) vinylphosphonates do not readily undergo cross metathesis reactions with Grubbs catalyst and terminal alkenes. However, the corresponding mono- or diallyl vinylphosphonate esters undergo facile cross metathesis reactions. The improved reactivity is attributed to a relay step in the cross metathesis reaction mechanism.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Missouri St. Louis, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA.
authors.forename: Raj K
authors.initials: RK
authors.lastname: Malla
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Missouri St. Louis, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA.
authors.forename: Jeremy N
authors.initials: JN
authors.lastname: Ridenour
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Missouri St. Louis, One University Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63121, USA.
authors.forename: Christopher D
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Spilling
keywords: centrolobine; metathesis; organo phosphorus; relay; vinyl phosphonate