Synfacts 2011(1): 0082-0082  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1259110
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Arylation of α-Chiral Ketones via
Cross-Coupling of Tosylhydrazones

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
J. Barluenga*, M. Escribano, F. Aznar, C. Valdés*
Universidad de Oviedo, Spain
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Publication History

Publication Date:
21 December 2010 (online)

Significance

The palladium-catalyzed arylation of tosylhydrazones derived from cyclohexanones and methyl ketones was shown to proceed highly regioselectively, furnishing the less substituted alkenes.