Synlett 2005(17): 2619-2622  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-917102
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[5+1] Cocyclization of (Cyclopropylmethylene)cyclopropanes and other Vinylcyclopropanes with Carbon Monoxide Catalyzed by Octacarbonyldicobalt [1]

Takuya Kurahashi, Armin de Meijere*
Institut für Organische und Biomolekulare Chemie der Georg-August-Universität Göttingen, Tammannstrasse 2, 37077 Göttingen, Germany
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Publication History

Received 25 July 2005
Publication Date:
05 October 2005 (online)

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Abstract

Vinylcyclopropanes react with octacarbonyldicobalt ­stoichiometrically under mild conditions to give cyclohex-3-enones in moderate to good yields (51-75%). Catalytic amounts of the cobalt­carbonyl complex or a rhodiumcarbonyl complex also ­mediate [5+1] cocyclizations of vinylcyclopropanes with carbon monoxide (under CO balloon pressure) to give cyclohex-3-enones in good yields (up to 95%).