Synthesis and ring opening reactions of a 2-silabicyclo[2.1.0]pentane?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2003-11-03 DOI: 10.1039/B312110K

Abstract

Methyl 2-silabicyclo[2.1.0]pentane-1-carboxylate, obtained by a photochemical intramolecular cyclopropanation reaction of an α-allylsilyl-α-diazoacetate, undergoes ring opening reactions under different conditions leading to methyl 2-[diisopropyl(methoxy)silylmethyl]cyclopropane-1-carboxylate, a 1-sila-4-cyclopentene-2-carboxylate or an allyl(methoxysilyl)ketene.

Graphical abstract: Synthesis and ring opening reactions of a 2-silabicyclo[2.1.0]pentane
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