Abstract
The cyclization of aryl polyene triflate catalyzed by a Pd(II)-BINAP complex in a Heck type reaction was studied by density functional theory (DFT) model. The two migratory insertion steps, where the identity of the final reaction products is identified, were focused. The results show the thermodynamic favor of β-elimination on the endo intermediates over the β-elimination on the exo intermediates. The reversibility of the reaction was shown by the results of the β-elimination on the endo intermediates.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2784-2796 |
Journal | Organometallics |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 24 May 2004 |