Synthesis of cross-conjugated trienes by dimerization of allenes with palladium-phenol catalyst

Abstract

Cross-conjugated trienes were synthesized by dimerization of monosubstituted allenes in the presence of a catalyst system consisted of Pd₂(dba)₃, p-nitrophenol, and P(p-Tol)₃.

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