Synthesis and Reactivity toward Acyl Chlorides and Enones of the New Highly Functionalized Copper Reagents RCu(CN)ZnI

Paul Knochel*, Ming Chang P. Yeh, Scott C. Berk, Jason Talbert

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Abstract

The new and highly functionalized copper reagents RCu(CN)ZnI obtained from readily available primary and secondary alkylzinc iodides by a transmetalation in THF with the soluble salt, CuCN-2LiX, react in good yields with acyl chlorides and enones, respectively, to afford ketones and 1,4-addition products.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2390-2392
Number of pages3
JournalJournal of Organic Chemistry
Volume53
Issue number10
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1988 Feb 1
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry

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