Nickel-Catalyzed Reductive Allylation of Ketones with Allylic Carbonates

Abstract

Nickel-catalyzed efficient umpolung allylation of ketones with allylic carbonates in the presence of zinc powder is developed, which accommodates a variety of allylic and ketone substrates. Although chiral ligand is necessary for the transformation, no enantioselectivity was observed.

Key words

nickel - catalysis - allylation - umpolung - ketones

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