Download PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... Copper(II)–acid catalyzed cyclopropanation of electron-rich alkenes, such as 1,3-dienamides, with α-aryl diazoesters are described. The reaction could be performed without rare metal catalysts, excess substrate, or the need for the slow addition of the diazoesters.