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Palladium Catalyzed Trimethylenemethane Cycloadditions. Derek Schipper Fagnou Research Group Department of Chemistry University of Ottawa November 15, 2007. Outline. Introduction Mechanistic Discussion Scope Recent Advances Use in Total Synthesis of (±) Marcfortine B Conclusion.
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Palladium Catalyzed Trimethylenemethane Cycloadditions Derek Schipper Fagnou Research Group Department of Chemistry University of Ottawa November 15, 2007
Outline • Introduction • Mechanistic Discussion • Scope • Recent Advances • Use in Total Synthesis of (±) Marcfortine B • Conclusion
Summary • All carbon 1,3-dipole • Exocyclic alkene provides opportunity for further functionalization • Regio, chemo and stereoselective • Efficient route to 5,6,7 and 9 membered rings