Convergent and stereoselective synthesis of trisubstituted E-alkenyl bromides and iodides via beta-oxido phosphonium ylides.

β-Oxido phosphonium ylides, generated in situ from aldehydes and Wittig reagents [alkylidene(triphenyl)phosphoranes, other than ethylidene(triphenyl)phosphorane], react readily with electrophilic halogen sources to form predominantly or exclusively E-bromo- or iodosubstituted alkenes. The stereochem...

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Main Authors: Hodgson, D, Arif, T
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008
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Summary:β-Oxido phosphonium ylides, generated in situ from aldehydes and Wittig reagents [alkylidene(triphenyl)phosphoranes, other than ethylidene(triphenyl)phosphorane], react readily with electrophilic halogen sources to form predominantly or exclusively E-bromo- or iodosubstituted alkenes. The stereochemical outcome on halogenation is remarkably sensitive to alkylidene size [ethylidene(triphenyl)phosphorane is highly Z-selective]. Copyright © 2008 American Chemical Society.