Synlett 2000; 2000(7): 0987-0988
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6675
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Preparation of Chiral Organozinc Compounds via Desymmetrization of gem-Dizincioethane

Seijiro Matsubara* , Narihiro Toda, Masami Kobata, Kiitiro Utimoto
  • *Department of Material Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, Kyoto University, Yoshida, Sakyo, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan; Fax 75-753-4863; E-mail: matsubar@mc.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

A coupling reaction of allyl carbonate with 1,1-bis(iodozincio)ethane in the presence of a palladium-chiral phosphine catalyst afforded an optically active homoallyl zinc compound.