Abstract
The 1,1-diorganometallics of magnesium and zinc 1 are converted by the reaction with Me3SnCl to the 1,1-diorganometallics of tin and zinc 2 which are readily oxidized by dry air at -10° to 0°C to afford the corresponding aldehydes and ketones 3 in 57-91% yield. This mild oxidation reaction allows a new stereoselective approach to aldol products. An extension of the reaction to 1,1-diorganometallics of silicon and zinc is described.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6697-6700 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 29 |
Issue number | 51 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1988 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry