Synthesis of the First (1-3:6,7-η-Cyclodecadienyl)ruthenium Complex by the Intramolecular Reaction of an Alkene and a Vinylcyclopropane

The reaction of coordinatively unsaturated ruthenium(II) with a tethered (alkenylvinyl)cyclopropane results in the preparation of the first (cyclodecadienyl)ruthenium complex (see scheme; open coordination sites on the ruthenium center may be occupied by the solvent (acetone) or acetonitrile). This unprecedented reaction raises intriguing mechanistic and synthetic possibilities. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.angewandte.com or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.