Synlett 2011(16): 2275-2278  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1261226
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N-Heterocyclic Carbene (NHC)-Catalyzed All-Carbon [4+2] Cycloaddition-Decarboxylation

Sarah Ryan, Lisa Candish, David W. Lupton*
Monash University, School of Chemistry, Clayton 3800, Victoria, Australia
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Publication History

Received 24 July 2011
Publication Date:
08 September 2011 (online)

Abstract

NHCs activate a diverse range of materials and thereby play a central role in modern reaction discovery. Our studies have focused on the application of NHCs as Lewis base catalysts. We recently developed an all-carbon [4+2] cycloaddition-decarboxylation that typifies this type of catalysis. Herein, the discovery of this methodology, its context and scope are discussed.

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Ryan, S. J.; Paddon-Row, M. Lupton, D. W. unpublished results.