Synlett 2007(5): 0809-0811  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-970760
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Gallium(III) Chloride Catalyzed Stereoselective Synthesis of E-Configured α,β-Unsaturated Ketones [1]

J. S. Yadav*, B. V. Subba Reddy, Manoj K. Gupta, Uttam Dash, Sushil K. Pandey
Division of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad 500 007, India
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Received 16 October 2006
Publication Date:
08 March 2007 (online)

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Abstract

A simple and highly stereoselective method has been developed for the synthesis of E-configured α,β-unsaturated ketones using gallium(III) chloride as a novel catalyst. This new procedure offers significant advantages such as high conversions, short reaction times and enhanced E-selectivity together with mild reaction conditions.

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IICT Communication No. 061125.