Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions of New Stable α-Ferrocenyllithium Derivatives. An Umpolung of the Ferrocene Reactivity |
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Authors: | Tania Ireland Juan J. Almena Perea Paul Knochel |
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Abstract: | The reductive lithiation of various α-ferrocenylcarbinol derivatives yields stable α-ferrocenyllithium species (see scheme). These can be quenched with different electrophiles with complete retention of configuration. |
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Keywords: | Lithiation Lithium Metallocenes Phosphanes Umpolung |
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