A highly stereoselective synthesis of β-trifluoromethylated homoallylic alcohols in water

T. P. Loh, X. R. Li

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Abstract

A tin-mediated, indium trichloride promoted allylation reaction provided β-trifluoromethylated homoallylic alcohols, the building blocks of biologically active substances, in high yields and excellent stereoselectivity. Since the syntheses can be carried out in water, the reactive OH groups do not need to be protected, and even compounds that are insoluble in organic solvents can be used.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)980-982
Number of pages3
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume36
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • aldehydes
  • allylation
  • fluorine
  • indium
  • tin

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