Ru3(CO)12-catalyzed intramolecular allylic transfer reaction of tethered carbonyl group and allylic acetate moiety

Abstract A ruthenium catalyzed intramolecular allylic transfer reaction of allylic acetates containing aldehydes or ketones to form cis -homoallylic cyclopentanols and cyclohexanols as a major component is described. The use of Ru 3 (CO) 12 (1 mol %) to promote reaction results in a convenient procedure for intramolecular allylation of carbonyl functionalities.