Iron-catalyzed synthesis of cyclopropanes by in situ generation and decomposition of electronically diversified diazo compounds
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One Pot
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The modular synthesis of a variety of trans 1,2-disubstituted cyclopropanes in a one-pot iron-catalyzed cyclopropanation is described. N-nosylhydrazones are used as diazo precursors, allowing the in situ generation of electron-rich diazo compounds and their direct participation in the reaction.