A Convenient Synthesis of α-Substituted β,γ-Unsaturated Ketones and Esters via the Direct Addition of Substituted Allylic Zinc Reagents Prepared by Direct Insertion

Dedicated to Professor Scott E. Denmark on the occasion of his 60th birthday

Abstract

A practical and convenient procedure for the synthesis of α-substituted β,γ-unsaturated ketones and esters has been developed. Substituted allylic zinc reagents, prepared via direct metal insertion in substituted allylic halides, react readily with a broad range of acid chlorides and chloroformates furnishing the corresponding α-substituted β,γ-unsaturated ketones and esters in high yield and perfect regioselectivity.

Key words

organozinc reagents - addition - unsaturated ketones and esters - insertion - allylic halides

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