Cp ~2 TiCl~2-catalyzed reaction of grignard reagent with gem-dihaloalkanes
Abstract:
Cp2TiCl2-catalyzed reduction of gem-dihaloalkanes with a Grignard reagent was described. The structure of the products depends on the structure of the substrate. The alkyl-substituted gem-dihaloalkanes gave alkanes, while the aryl-substituted substrates yielded alkenes. A possible mechanism was discussed.