Synlett 2006(4): 0527-0532  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-932466
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Selectivity in Cobalt Carbonyl Mediated Cycloaddition of Dienynes

Kang Hyun Park, Soo Young Choi, So Yeon Kim, Young Keun Chung*
Intelligent Textile System Research Center, and Department of Chemistry, College of Natural Sciences, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-747, Korea
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Publication History

Received 25 October 2005
Publication Date:
20 February 2006 (online)

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Abstract

Dicobalt octacarbonyl mediated cycloaddition of dienynes in the presence of carbon monoxide has been studied. Three main competing reaction routes, two carbonylative cycloaddition reactions and a Diels-Alder reaction, have been recognized depending upon the substrate and reaction conditions. Judicious design of the substrate and selection of reaction conditions allow control of the reaction pathway.