Synlett 1992; 1992(7): 599-600
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21430
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An Extremely Mild Method for the Construction of E-1,3-Dienes

Richard Angell* , Philip J. Parsons, Alan Naylor, Elizabeth Tyrrell
  • *Department of Chemistry, The University of Reading, Berkshire, England
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

A novel route to simple E-1,3-dienes using a vinylogous Peterson olefination is described. The allylic hydroxysilanes 2 are prepared by a chromium-mediated coupling of 1-bromo-3-trimethylsilylpropene to a selection of aldehydes.

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