1-(N, N-Diisopropylcarbamoyloxy)-1-tosyl-methane (CbOCH2Ts, Cb= N, N- diisopropylcarbamoyl) was readily prepared from p-TolSH, paraformaldehyde and CbCl. With the dual activation of CbO-and Ts-substitutions, deprotonation of CbOCH2Ts could be effected not only by n-BuLi, but also by Grignard reagents. Upon deprotonation, the title compound adds to various carbonyl structures. By choosing proper organometallic ...