Synfacts 2011(6): 0659-0659  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260363
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Cyclobutenone Synthesis from 2,3-Allenoates and Organozincs

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Andreas K. Steib
G. Chai, S. Wu, C. Fu, S. Ma*
Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, P. R. of China
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Publication History

Publication Date:
19 May 2011 (online)

Significance

A new method for preparing polysubstituted cyclobutenones starting from 2,3-allenoates and organozinc reagents has been developed.