Direct Formation and Reactions of Allylic Thienyl-Based Organocopper Reagents |
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Authors: | Walter R Klein Reuben D Rieke |
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Institution: | Department of Chemistry , University of Nebraska-Lincoln Lincoln , Nebraska, 68588-0304 |
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Abstract: | The lithium naphthalenide reduction of lithium 2-thienylcyanocuprate produces a highly reactive zero-valent copper complex. This allows for the direct formation of allylic organocopper reagents and ensuing cross-couplings with electrophiles. |
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