Copper-mediated allylic substitution reactions represent important methods for the construction of alkenes. 1, 2 Both alkyllithium and alkylmagnesium reagents have been used since the initial report of these reactions with allylic acetates. 3 The regiochemistry of substitution with diorganocuprates is dependent upon the level of substitution of the allylic substrate, with substitution at the least hindered terminus predominating. Protocols have ...