Generation of Cations from Alkoxides: Allylation of Propargyl Alcohols

George W. Kabalka,* Min-Liang Yao and Scott Borella

*Departments of Chemistry and Radiology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-1600, Email: kabalkautk.edu

G. W. Kabalka, M.-L. Yao, S. Borella, J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2006, 128, 11320-11321.

DOI: 10.1021/ja061379d

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Abstract

The reaction of alkoxides with boron trichloride results in the generation of cations that can be allylated in subsequent transformations. The absence of Brønsted acids can make a significant difference in such syntheses.

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Key Words

Propargylic Alcohols, Benzylic Alcohols, Alkynes, Allylation, Benzylic Substitution, Hosomi-Sakurai Reaction

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