Synlett 1997; 1997(6): 699-700
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-3275
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Indium Triiodide (InI3)-Catalyzed Allylation of Carbonyl Compounds by Allylic Tins

Takashi Miyai, Katsuyuki Inoue, Makoto Yasuda, Akio Baba*
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, 2-1 Yamadaoka, Suita, Osaka 565, Japan
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Indium triiodide is an effective catalyst for the allylation of aldehydes via the transmetallation with allylic tin compounds. Moreover, the chelation-controlled allylation of α-alkoxyketones proceeded with a catalytic amount of indium triiodide.

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