Synlett 1992; 1992(4): 317-319
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21998
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Novel Synthesis of Arylcyclopropane Derivatives from α-Selenobenzyllithiums and Epoxides

Alain Krief* , M. Hobe
  • *Department of Chemistry, 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)

γ-Hydroxyalkyl methyl selenides 6′ and 6″ derived from α-methylselenobenzyllithiums 2 and epoxides 5 proved valuable substrates for the synthesis of arylcyclopropanes 9. Scope and limitations of this new method are disclosed.

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