This protocol demonstrates regioselectivity in the cycloaddition of allenes and alkynes, suggesting potential for diverse applications.
Described here is an efficient protocol for intermolecular [2 + 2] cycloaddition of unactivated and unsymmetrical allenes and alkynes with unusual regioselectivity, counterintuitively favoring the most hindered isomer. CpRu(MeCN)3PF6 served as a uniquely effective catalyst, providing diverse 3-alkylidenecyclobutenes with a broad scope and good functional group compatibility. Both experiments and DFT studies provided important insights into the mechanism, particularly the unusual regioselectivity.
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