Synthesis 2022; 54(09): 2289-2297
DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1719895
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Synthesis of Aryloxiranes and Arylcyclopropanes via Deprotonation of Benzyl Chlorides

Kacper Kisiel
,
Rafał Loska
,
Mieczysław Mąkosza
This work was supported by the National Science Centre, Poland (Narodowe Centrum Nauki; UMO-2014/15/B/ST5/02180).


Abstract

Upon the action of strong bases at low temperature, benzyl chloride and its ring-substituted derivatives undergo deprotonation at the benzylic position and the produced carbanions react with aldehydes, ketones and Michael acceptors to form aryl oxiranes and cyclopropanes.

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Publication History

Received: 10 December 2021

Accepted after revision: 21 December 2021

Article published online:
21 February 2022

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