Synlett 2012(6): 814-824  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1290351
ACCOUNT
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Enamides and Related Functional Groups as Nucleophilic Components in Ring-Forming Processes Catalyzed by Electrophilic Metal Salts

Gregory R. Dake*
Department of Chemistry, 2036 Main Mall, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, V6T 1Z1, Canada
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Publication History

Received 29 July 2011
Publication Date:
13 February 2012 (online)

Abstract

This Account describes the development of reactions catalyzed by platinum(II), silver(I), or gold(I) salts using substrates that feature enamides, enecarbamates, or enesulfonamides as nucleophilic functional groups.