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. 2010 Jul 14;132(27):9292-4.
doi: 10.1021/ja104177w.

Gold(I)-catalyzed intermolecular [2+2] cycloaddition of alkynes with alkenes

Verónica López-Carrillo  1 , Antonio M Echavarren
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Gold(I)-catalyzed intermolecular [2+2] cycloaddition of alkynes with alkenes

Verónica López-Carrillo et al. J Am Chem Soc. .

Abstract

The gold(I)-catalyzed intermolecular reaction of terminal alkynes with alkenes leads to cyclobutenes. The use of sterically hindered cationic Au(I) complexes as catalysts is key for the success of this reaction.

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