Abstract
The stereoselectivity of metathesis of various olefins (cis- or trans-RCH=CHMe) decreases with increasing bulk of the R groups; this corresponds to an increased randomness of the various modes of olefin co-ordination to the metallo-carbene intermediate.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 341-342 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1978 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Molecular Medicine