Allylmagnesium Bromide–Copper(I) Iodide

Michael N. Greco

Michael N. Greco

The R. W. Johnson Pharmaceutical Research Institute, Spring House, PA, USA

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First published: 15 April 2001

Abstract

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(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.

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