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
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2006, 128 (35), pp 11320–11321
DOI: 10.1021/ja061379d
Publication Date (Web): August 10, 2006
Copyright © 2006 American Chemical Society
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Abstract

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The reaction of alkoxides with boron trichloride results in the generation of cations in the absence of Brønsted acids. The absence of a Brønsted acid can make a difference in subsequent transformations such as allylation reactions.

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  • Published In Issue September 06, 2006
  • Received February 27, 2006

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