Stronger Brønsted acids

Some Typical Advances in the Synthetic Applications of Allenes

Stereochemical Control in Organic-Synthesis Using Silicon-Containing Compounds

Catalysis by Palladium Pincer Complexes

The [2 + 2] photocycloaddition is undisputedly the most important and most frequently used photochemical reaction. In this review, it is attempted to cover all recent aspects of [2 + 2] photocycloaddition chemistry with an emphasis on synthetically relevant, regio-, and stereoselective reactions. The review aims to comprehensively discuss relevant work, which was done in the field in the last 20 years (i.e., from 1995 to 2015). Organization of the data follows a subdivision according to mechanism and substrate classes. Cu(I) and PET (photoinduced electron transfer) catalysis are treated separately in sections 2 and 4, whereas the vast majority of photocycloaddition reactions which occur by direct excitation or sensitization are divided within section 3 into individual subsections according to the photochemically excited olefin.

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Recent Advances in the Synthesis of Cyclobutanes by Olefin [2+2] Photocycloaddition Reactions

Silylcupration of multiple bonds (allenes, acetylenes, dienes, and styrenes) has become one of the most efficient procedures for the synthesis of vinyl- and allylsilanes. These substrates are useful building blocks in organic synthesis since they undergo a great variety of silicon-assisted transformations. The methodology reported has been widely used in the synthesis of different natural products, as well as in the construction of carbo- and heterocycles. In this Account, we wish to illustrate our contribution to this field, as well as to highlight the contributions of others.

Allylsilanes and vinylsilanes from silylcupration of carbon-carbon multiple bonds: scope and synthetic applications.

Multicomponent prins cyclization from allylsilyl alcohols leading to dioxaspirodecanes.

Stannyl–cupration of acetylenes followed by electrophilic attack with a variety of electrophiles gives vinylstannanes.

Asunción Barbero

Papers

Stereochemical Control in Organic-Synthesis Using Silicon-Containing Compounds

Allylsilanes and vinylsilanes from silylcupration of carbon-carbon multiple bonds: scope and synthetic applications.

Multicomponent prins cyclization from allylsilyl alcohols leading to dioxaspirodecanes.

The stannyl–cupration of acetylenes and the reaction of the intermediate cuprates with electrophiles as a synthesis of substituted vinylstannanes

Functionalised Allylsilanes from Silylcopper Reagents and Allene. A Useful Strategy for Cyclopentane Annulations