Nazarov Cyclization
Nazarov Cyclization or Reaction is used in the synthesis of cyclopentenones from divinyl ketones using a stoichiometric Lewis acid or protic acid promoter.
Nazarov Cyclization with more substituted substrate generates the product having the double bond with highest degree of substitution.
Nazarov Cyclization with more substituted substrate generates the product having the double bond with highest degree of substitution.