Abstract
Sodium benzoate reacts with α-halo-α,β-enones in the presence of tetrabutylammonium hydrogensulfate or 18-Crown-6 to afford α- and/or γ-benzoyloxylated α,β-enones in good yield. The α/γ and γ/γ′ selectivities are dependent on the substrate and reagent. Sodium benzoate reacts with α-halo-α,β- enones in the presence of tetrabutylammonium hydrogensulfate or 18-Crown-6 to afford α- and/or γ-benzoyloxy-α,β-enones in good yield. The α/γ and γ/γ′ selectivities are dependent on the substrate and reagent.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 681-685 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 46 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 Jan 24 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Ammonium salt
- Crown ether
- Enones
- Substitution
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry