Synlett 1997; 1997(SI): 477-478
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-6130
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Alkylations of Functionalized Organozinc Reagents with Allylic Epoxides Catalyzed by A Cyanocuprate

Bruce H. Lipshutz* , Kyoungja Woo, Tim Gross, Daniel J. Buzard, Raymond Tirado
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106, Fax: 805-893-8265; E-mail: lipshutz@sbmm1.ucsb.edu
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Transmetalation of a functionalized organozinc reagent with 5-10 mol % Me2Cu(CN)Li2 or MeCu(CN)Li leads to a cyanocuprate which selectively transfer the desired ligand in an SN2' sense to allylic epoxides.

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