“…Parallel studies have demonstrated the ability of Pd to perform the opening of strained cycloalkanols through β-carbon elimination ( b , Scheme ). , This process leads to a σ-alkyl-Pd(II) intermediate, which can evolve in different manners, depending on the substitution pattern of the cycloalkanol. − For instance, they can participate in further intramolecular steps, or be cross-coupled with aryl-, − alkenyl-, , and alkynylhalides, or propargylcarbonates, among others. ,, Therefore, cyclopropyl- or cyclobutyl alcohols can behave as alkylating reagents under the appropriate conditions.…”