FeCl3‐Catalyzed Ring‐Closing Carbonyl–Olefin Metathesis

Abstract

AbstractExploiting catalytic carbonyl–olefin metathesis is an ongoing challenge in organic synthesis. Reported herein is an FeCl3‐catalyzed ring‐closing carbonyl–olefin metathesis. The protocol allows access to a range of carbo‐/heterocyclic alkenes with good efficiency and excellent trans diastereoselectivity. The methodology presents one of the rare examples of catalytic ring‐closing carbonyl–olefin metathesis. This process is proposed to take place by FeCl3‐catalyzed oxetane formation followed by retro‐ring‐opening to deliver metathesis products.