Abstract Described are synthetic sequences which effect allylic transformations I and II. Sequence I involves (1) conversion of a primary allyl alcohol into the corresponding N, N- dimethyl-amine oxide,(2)[2, 3]-rearrangement to give an N, N-dimethylhydroxylamine and (3a) reduction to give the 'rearranged'secondary or tertiary allyl alcohol [eg 36 [RIGHTWARDS ARROW] 35 [RIGHTWARDS ARROW] 37 [RIGHTWARDS ARROW] 40]. ...
