Synthesis and reactivity of bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)cyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylates†
Abstract
Diazo-bis-222-trifluoroethylmalonate was treated with a variety of alkenes under the influence of rhodium catalysis to yield the corresponding bis(2,2,2-trifluoroethyl)cyclopropane-1,1-dicarboxylates in good yields. These donor–acceptor cyclopropanes were found to have greatly enhanced electrophilicity in reactions with indole.