Tetrahedron

Solvolytic displacement of alkyl halides by metal salts: Preparative procedures for allyl-, benzyl-and tertiary alkyl-oxy derivatives using the zinc salts

KN Gurudutt, B Ravindranath, P Srinivas

Index: Gurudutt, K. N.; Ravindranath, B.; Srinivas, P. Tetrahedron, 1982 , vol. 38, # 12 p. 1843 - 1846

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Abstract

Reaction of allylic, benzylic and tertiary alkyl halides with zinc oxide in protic solvents leads to the formation of the corresponding alcohol, ethers and esters in good yields. The scope and limitations of this reaction have been examined. The possible involvement of ion quadruplets in the reaction is suggested.