Reactions of Gold(III) Oxo Complexes with Cyclic Alkenes

An auraoxetane, obtained from the reaction of norbornene with a gold(III) oxo complex, has been isolated and fully characterized (see structure). Action of the olefin leads to elimination of the epoxide from the auraoxetane. An auraoxetane, obtained from the reaction of norbornene with a gold(III) oxo complex, has been isolated and fully characterized (see structure). Action of the olefin leads to elimination of the epoxide from the auraoxetane.