Ring-closing metathesis as a basis for the construction of aromatic compounds.

The use of metathesis, especially in the context of ring-closing metathesis (RCM) to form five- and six-membered rings, is widespread in organic chemistry today. However, there are surprisingly few examples of the reaction being used to form aromatic compounds. The central place of aromatic compound...

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Main Authors: Donohoe, T, Orr, A, Bingham, M
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2006