Divergent reaction pathways between rhodium(II)-stabilized vinylcarbenoids and benzenes
摘要:
Rhodium(II) carboxylate stabilized vinylcarbenoids reacted intermolecularly with benzenoid compounds by two distinct modes. With benzene, alkylbenzenes, and 1-methoxynaphthalene, 3 + 4 annulations were observed, presumably arising through initial cyclopropanation followed by a Cope rearrangement. In contrast, alkylation products were formed with methoxy-substituted benzenes. In an intramolecular reaction a delicate balance existed between norcaradiene formation, 3 + 4 annulation, and 3 + 2 annulation.