Abstract
It is reported for the first time that Hg(II) can catalyze the cyclopropanation of diazo reagents and alkenes, which contributes to the unprecedented highly diastereo- and enantioselective synthesis of spirocyclopropyloxindoles.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 42-45 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Organic Letters |
| Volume | 15 |
| Issue number | 1 |
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| State | Published - 4 Jan 2013 |