ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis, Including Asymmetric Synthesis, of 3‐Oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes and Bicyclo[3.1.0]hexanes by the 1,5‐CH Insertion of Cyclopropylmagnesium Carbenoids as the Key Reaction.

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AbstractOn treatment with iPr—MgCl, a variety of 1‐chlorocyclopropyl p‐tolyl sulfoxides bearing an ether functional group at the 2‐ or 4‐position of the alkyl side chain gives the bicyclic title compounds.