Allylmagnesium Bromide–Copper(I) Iodide
Abstract
[1730-25-2] C3H5BrMg (MW 190.44) InChI = 1S/C3H5.BrH.Mg/c1-3-2;;/h3H,1-2H2;1H;/q;;+1/p-1 InChIKey = FEMBXICCJNZMMC-UHFFFAOYSA-M [7681-65-4] CuI (MW 190.44) InChI = 1S/Cu.HI/h;1H/q+1;/p-1 InChIKey = LSXDOTMGLUJQCM-UHFFFAOYSA-M
(regioselective alkylation;2 stereo- and regioselective addition to propargylic alcohols;3 can add to vinylic oxetanes to give homoallylic alcohols5)
Preparative Methods: allylgmagnesium bromide–copper(I) iodide complexes are prepared in situ under anhydrous conditions by reacting Allylmagnesium Bromide 1 with Copper(I) Iodide 2 in varying molar ratios.1
Handling, Storage, and Precautions: use in a fume hood.