Reversing the stereoselectivity of the intermolecular Pauson-Khand reaction: formation of endo-fused norbornadiene adducts

Org Lett. 2002 Apr 4;4(7):1205-8. doi: 10.1021/ol025649i.

Abstract

[reaction: see text] An unprecedented endo-selective and regioselective intermolecular Pauson-Khand reaction takes place when heterobimetallic (Mo-Co) complexes derived from N-(2-alkynoyl)oxazolidinones or sultams are heated in the presence of norbornadiene.