Synlett 1990; 1990(9): 509-510
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-21145
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Novel Stereoselective Synthesis of Arylcyclopropanes

A. Krief* , P. Barbeaux, E. Guittet
  • *Chemistry Department, Facultés Universitaires Notre-Dame de la Paix, 61 rue de Bruxelles, B-5000 Namur, Belgium
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

α-Selenobenzyllithiums react efficiently with ethylene and functionalized ethylenes containing phenyl, vinyl, trimethylsilyl or thio moieties. The reaction proceeds smoothly and leads to arylcyclopropanes in good yield and with high stereochemical control.

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