Synfacts 2008(6): 0636-0636  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1077798
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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Conversion of a Vinyl Grignard Reagent to a 1,2-Dimetalated Ethane Synthon

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Tobias Thaler
R. Tanaka, H. Sanjiki, H. Urabe*
Tokyo Institute of Technology, Yokohama, Japan
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Publication History

Publication Date:
21 May 2008 (online)

Significance

A synthon for 1,2-dimetalated ethane was efficiently synthesized by the reaction of CpYH2 with vinyl Grignard reagent. It was used in the reaction with triple C-C bonds carboxylic esters.