Synthesis 1991; 1991(1): 81-82
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26386
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(E/Z)-Furfurylalkenes from 2-Chloromethylfuran and Lithium Trialkylalkynylborates

Li Nan-Sheng* , Chen Yan, Deng Min-Zhi
  • *Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Academia Sinica, 345 Lingling Lu, Shanghai 200032, People's Republic of China
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17 September 2002 (online)

Reaction of 2-chloromethylfuran with the nucleophile lithium trialkylalkynylborate under mild conditions, followed by protonation gives (E/Z)-furfurylalkenes with moderate E-stereoselectivity (E/Z = 3:1 to 7:1) and good yield.

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