Zn/InCl3-mediated pinacol cross-coupling reactions of aldehydes with α,β-unsaturated ketones in aqueous media

Yong Sheng Yang, Zhi Liang Shen, Teck Peng Loh

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Abstract

A zinc/indium chloride-mediated pinacol cross-coupling reaction between aldehyde and α,β-unsaturated ketone in aqueous media was developed. The 1,2-diols were obtained in moderate to good yields with up to 93:7 diastereoselectivity.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2213-2215
Number of pages3
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume11
Issue number10
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 May 2009
Externally publishedYes

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