10.1002/chem.200802052
The study focuses on the palladium-catalyzed cyclopropanation of alkenyl silanes using diazoalkanes, exploring the mechanism and efficiency of this reaction in organic chemistry. The researchers used Pd(OAc)2 as a catalyst, diazomethane (CH2N2), diazoethane, and diazobutane as diazo compounds, and a variety of alkenyl silanes as substrates. The purpose of these chemicals was to investigate the formation of silyl cyclopropanes, assess the diastereoselectivity of the cyclopropanation, and gain insights into the active species and resting state of the catalyst. The study provides evidence for a Pd0 mechanism and suggests that a Pd0(alkenyl silane)3 complex is the resting state in the catalytic cycle. The findings have implications for the development of asymmetric versions of this reaction and contribute to the understanding of palladium-catalyzed cyclopropanation reactions.
10.1002/hlca.19800630641
The research explored the 1,3-dipolar additions to 7-methylthieno[2,3-c]pyridine 1,1-dioxide. The study aimed to investigate the influence of the condensed pyridine ring on the orientation of the addition and the stability of the resulting primary products. Various 1,3-dipoles, including diazomethane, diazoethane, ethyl diazoacetate, phenyldiazomethane, and phenyl azide, were reacted with the target compound. The primary products were characterized using spectroscopic techniques, and their behavior under elevated temperatures and basic conditions was examined. The findings revealed that these products could undergo transformations such as loss of SO2 or N2 under certain conditions, leading to the formation of different compounds like pyrazoles and cyclopropanes.