Synlett 1990; 1990(6): 341-343
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-21086
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Synthesis of Homoallylic Alcohols via Organometallic Ring Opening of Vinylic Oxetanes

Richard C. Larock* , Sandra K. Stolz-Dunn
  • *Department of Chemistry, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 50011, USA
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

A variety of organolithium, -boron and -copper reagents effect facile ring opening of vinylic oxetanes to afford homoallylic alcohols.

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