Palladium(0)-Catalyzed Cyclization-Carbonylation of 2,7-Octadienyl Acetate and Analogs

Abstract
The palladium(0)-catalyzed carbonylation of 2,7-octadienyl acetate and analogs via π-allylic intermediates can be preceded by their intramolecular olefin insertion, in acetic acid, affording 2-vinylcyclopentylacetic acid and derivatives therefrom.