Indium/copper-mediated conjugate addition of unactivated alkyl iodides to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds in water

Zhi Liang Shen, Hao Lun Cheong, Teck Peng Loh

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Abstract

An efficient method for the conjugate addition of unactivated alkyl iodides to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds using indium/copper in water is described. The reactions proceed more efficiently in water than in organic solvents. In, CuI, and InCl3 are all essential for efficient reaction. Formation of a symmetrical vic-diarylalkane is observed when an aryl-substituted alkene is used as substrate.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1051-1054
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume50
Issue number9
DOIs
StatePublished - 4 Mar 2009
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Alkyl iodide
  • Conjugate addition
  • Copper
  • Indium
  • Water
  • α,β-Unsaturated carbonyl compounds

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