Synthesis

Stereoselective Preparation of (Z)-γ-Silyl-γ, δ-Unsaturated Ketones and their Application in the Synthesis of 1, 4-Diketones

W Zheng, X Huang

Index: Zheng, Weixin; Huang, Xian Synthesis, 2002 , # 17 p. 2497 - 2502

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Abstract

Abstract Hydrozirconation reaction of alkynylsilanes 1 followed by Michael addition to α, β- unsaturated ketones in the presence of CuBr· Me 2 S complex produced (Z)-γ-silyl-γ, δ- unsaturated ketones 3 stereoselectively. 1, 4-Diketones were prepared via epoxidation and hydrolysis of 3.