Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal a distinct mechanism for the Au(I)-catalyzed synthesis of bicyclo-[2.2.1]heptanes through cycloisomerizations of 3-alkoxyl-1,6-diynes. The proposed mechanism highlights the crucial involvement of an allyl-gold species... Click to show full abstract
Density functional theory (DFT) calculations reveal a distinct mechanism for the Au(I)-catalyzed synthesis of bicyclo-[2.2.1]heptanes through cycloisomerizations of 3-alkoxyl-1,6-diynes. The proposed mechanism highlights the crucial involvement of an allyl-gold species...
               
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