Journal of Organic Chemistry 2013-06-21

A method for synthesis of homoallylic bromide.

Wenke Qi, Peipei Wang, Liyuan Fan, Songlin Zhang

Index: J. Org. Chem. 78(12) , 5918-24, (2013)

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Abstract

Cyclopropyl Grignard reagents react with carbonyl compounds in the presence of diethyl phosphite to give homoallylic bromides. The reaction is effectively carried out under mild conditions in a one-pot fashion with moderate to good yields.