Synfacts 2008(2): 0164-0164  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-992484
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Rhodium-Catalyzed Rearrangement of Propargyl Alcohols

Contributor(s): Mark Lautens, Praew Thansandote
T. Nishimura*, T. Katoh, K. Takatsu, R. Shintani, T. Hayashi*
Kyoto University, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
23 January 2008 (online)

Significance

A novel approach to asymmetric conjugate alkynylations of enones is realized by using a rhodium-catalyzed 1,3-rearrangement of alkynyl alkenyl carbinols in good to excellent enantioselectivities.