The reaction of triethylaluminum with epoxides

AJ Lundeen, AC Oehlschlager

Index: Lundeen,A.J.; Oehlschlager,A.C. Journal of Organometallic Chemistry, 1970 , vol. 25, p. 337 - 344

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Abstract

Abstract Triethylaluminum and 1, 1-dialkylethylene oxides yield as major products (after hydrolyses) substituted neopentyl alcohols. Triethylaluminum and propylene oxide react (mole ratio> 1) forming 2-methylbutanol in high (ca. 98%) yield. The products of this reaction are dependent on the mole ratio of reactants. When the ratio (triethylaluminum/propylene oxide) is 0.7, 2-pentanol is the major product. The products of reaction with cis-and trans-2 ...