Abstract
A variety of tantalum-alkyne complexes have been generated (but not isolated) by treatment of alkynes with low-valent tantalum derived from TaCl5 and zinc. These complexes add to carbonyl compounds in a one-to-one fashion to yield (E)-allylic alcohols, regio- and stereoselectively.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1707-1708 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 55 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1990 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry