Synthesis 2016; 48(08): 1101-1107
DOI: 10.1055/s-0035-1561198
short review
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Polyfunctional Zinc and Magnesium Organometallics for Organic Synthesis: Some Perspectives

Andreas D. Benischke
Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstraße 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany   Email: Paul.Knochel@cup.uni-muenchen.de
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Mario Ellwart
Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstraße 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany   Email: Paul.Knochel@cup.uni-muenchen.de
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Matthias R. Becker
Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstraße 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany   Email: Paul.Knochel@cup.uni-muenchen.de
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Paul Knochel*
Department of Chemistry, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Butenandtstraße 5-13, 81377 Munich, Germany   Email: Paul.Knochel@cup.uni-muenchen.de
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Publication History

Received: 26 November 2015

Accepted after revision: 21 December 2015

Publication Date:
18 January 2016 (online)


Abstract

The most important methods for the preparation of polyfunctional Zn and Mg reagents are highlighted. New perspectives for increasing the synthetic potential of these reagents including the use of Lewis acid catalysis, in situ trapping reactions, continuous flow conditions, and solid, air-stable zinc organometallics are described.

1 Introduction

2 Preparation Methods

3 Air-Stable Solid Organozinc Reagents

4 Lewis Acid Catalyst Compatibility with Polyfunctional Zinc and Magnesium Organometallics

5 Metalations in Flow Mode

6 Conclusion