Arene chromium tricarbonyl catalyzed reactions in organic synthesis

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1993-25917

Arene chromium tricarbonyl complexes have been widely used in synthetic organic chemistry. In this article, catalytic activities of these complexes in hydrogenation and isomerization are discussed. Furthermore, their application to the syntheses of biologically significant compounds such as prostaglandins, sex pheromones and antitumor antibiotics is also reviewed.