Synlett 1992; 1992(11): 886-888
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21528
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The Preparation and Pd(0)-Catalysed Cross Coupling Reactions of α-(Phenylthio)alkenylzinc Reagents

Austen Pimm* , Philip Kocieński, Stephen D. A. Street
  • *Department of Chemistry, The University, Southampton, SO9 5NH, England
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

Pd(0)-catalysed hydrostannylation of (phenylthio)alkynes is regio- and stereoselective affording α-(phenylthio)alkenylstannanes in excellent yield. Transmetallation of the stannane to the corresponding zinc reagent enables Pd(0)-catalysed cross coupling with a wide variety of electrophiles.