@article{SchmidtKunz2012, author = {Schmidt, Bernd and Kunz, Oliver}, title = {alpha,beta-Unsaturated delta-Valerolactones through RCM-Isomerization Sequence}, series = {Synlett : accounts and rapid communications in synthetic organic chemistry}, journal = {Synlett : accounts and rapid communications in synthetic organic chemistry}, number = {6}, publisher = {Thieme}, address = {Stuttgart}, issn = {0936-5214}, doi = {10.1055/s-0031-1290488}, pages = {851 -- 854}, year = {2012}, abstract = {alpha,beta-Unsaturated d-lactones are accessible via a sequential ring-closing metathesis (RCM) double-bond migration reaction starting from butenoates of allyl alcohols. This approach proceeds efficiently with lower catalyst loadings and higher initial substrate concentrations compared to the alternative RCM of acrylates derived from homoallylic alcohols.}, language = {en} } @article{SchmidtKrehlSoteloMeza2012, author = {Schmidt, Bernd and Krehl, Stefan and Sotelo-Meza, Veronica}, title = {Synthesis of chromanes through RCM-Transfer hydrogenation}, series = {Synthesis}, volume = {44}, journal = {Synthesis}, number = {11}, publisher = {Thieme}, address = {Stuttgart}, issn = {0039-7881}, doi = {10.1055/s-0031-1289758}, pages = {1603 -- 1613}, year = {2012}, abstract = {A sequential ruthenium-catalyzed ring-closing metathesis-transfer hydrogenation sequence has been established as a synthesis of chromanes starting from 2-(allyloxy)styrenes. The sequence requires only one precatalyst, the first-generation Grubbs catalyst, which is converted into a ruthenium hydride species in situ. Propan-2-ol serves as a chemical trigger for the formation of the ruthenium hydride and as hydrogen source.}, language = {en} }