Reductive Cyclodimerization of α, β‐ Unsaturated Ketones Promoted by AlCl3/Sm System: A Facile Synthesis of 2‐Aroyl‐1,3,4‐triaryl Cyclopentanol Derivatives

Abstract

AbstractPromoted by AlCl3/Sm bimetallic system, α, β‐unsaturated ketones underwent reductive cyclodimerization to afford cyclopentanol derivatives under mild conditions. The reaction is stereocontrolled and regioselective over the competitive carbon‐carbon double bond reduction.