Functionalization of oxabenzonorbornadiene: Manganese(III)-mediated oxidative addition of dimedone

Transition metal-catalyzed coupling of heterocyclic alkenes via C–H functionalization: recent trends and applications

Heterocyclic alkenes and their derivatives are an important class of reactive feedstock and valuable synthons. This review highlights the transition-metal-catalyzed coupling of heterocyclic alkenes via a C–H functionalization strategy.

Ruthenium-catalyzed ring-opening reaction of a 3-aza-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene with amines — an unexpected mode of ring-opening

The ruthenium-catalyzed ring-opening reaction of a 3-aza-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene with amines was investigated. In the presence of an amine and a ruthenium catalyst, the N–O bond is cleaved, forming a ring-opened allylic alcohol product. Through a possible ruthenium-catalyzed redox isomerization, the allylic alcohol is transformed into a saturated carbonyl product. This unexpected mode of ruthenium-catalyzed ring-opening reaction of a 3-aza-2-oxabicyclo[2.2.1]hept-5-ene leads to the formation of a cyclopentanone derivative in moderate yields.