Synthesis 1990; 1990(10): 887-889
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-27043
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Preparation of Crowded Olefins. Alkylidenation of Polycycloalkanones by Corey Homologative Epoxidation Followed by Reaction with Lithium Dialkylcuprates and with Thionyl Chloride

George A. Olah* , An-hsiang Wu
  • *Donald P. and Katherine B. Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and the Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1661, USA
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

Preparation of crowded olefins from polycycloalkanones via Corey homologative epoxidation by trimethylsulfoxonium iodide/potassium tert-butoxide followed by reaction with lithium dialkylcuprates and thionyl chloride giving the corresponding alkylidenepolycycloalkanes is reported.

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