Ruthenium-catalysed conversion of triynes to benzene derivatives—a novel metathesis cascade

Abstract

In a novel application of [PhCH₂[double bond, length half m-dash]Ru(PCy₃)₂Cl₂] 1, triynes are isomerised to benzene derivatives; a cascade of four metathesis reactions is proposed as a mechanistic explanation.

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