Abstract

Acetylenic α-diazoketone 5, when treated with Rh 2(OAc) 4 and several different alkynes, gives alkyne insertion/cyclopropenation products. Subsequent catalytic ring opening reactions demonstrate a highly regioselective net double alkyne insertion process and a new dihydropentalenone synthesis.

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