Stable Iso-osmabenzenes from a Formal [3+3] Cycloaddition Reaction of Metal Vinylidene with Alkynols

Authors: 
Qianyi Zhao, Lei Gong, Chunfa Xu, Jun Zhu*, Xumin He, Haiping Xia*
Journal: 
Angew. Chem. Int. Ed.
Year: 
2011
Volume: 
50
FirstPage-LastPage: 
1354–1358
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Abstract: 

The magic of Os: An unprecedented formal [3+3] cycloaddition reaction of 1 with alkynols affords stable iso-osmabenzenes at room temperature (see scheme). The phosphonium substituent at the Cβ position and the 18e− nature of the compound play key roles in the origin of the high thermal stability of the products. Isomerization of iso-osmabenzenes into η5-cyclopentadienyl complexes through metalated cyclopentadiene intermediates is also described.

Doi: 
10.1002/ange.201006442