Synlett 2011(10): 1340-1344  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260570
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Alternative Approaches to Enolate Chemistry

Tom D. Sheppard*
Department of Chemistry, University College London, Christopher Ingold Laboratories, 20 Gordon St, London, WC1H 0AJ, UK
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Received 11 February 2011
Publication Date:
16 May 2011 (online)

Abstract

This article highlights recently developed methods for the in situ generation of enolates from noncarbonyl precursors. Suitable enolate precursors include allylic alcohols, vinyl borates, and alkynes.