Synthesis 2015; 47(17): 2663-2669
DOI: 10.1055/s-0034-1380745
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The First Preparation of Azulenylzinc Reagents and Their Use in Negishi Cross-Coupling

Julia Dubovik
Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411, Tartu, Estonia   Email: aleksei.bredihhin@ut.ee
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Aleksei Bredihhin*
Institute of Technology, University of Tartu, Nooruse 1, 50411, Tartu, Estonia   Email: aleksei.bredihhin@ut.ee
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Publication History

Received: 17 February 2015

Accepted after revision: 16 April 2015

Publication Date:
28 May 2015 (online)


Abstract

The preparation of azulenylzinc reagents from the corresponding iodoazulenes is described. The synthetic utility of the obtained reagents is demonstrated by introducing functionalized aryl and sensitive heterocyclic substituents into the azulene moiety through Negishi cross-coupling.

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