Synfacts 2011(12): 1350-1350  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0031-1289358
Metal-Mediated Synthesis
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One-Pot Synthesis of 2,4-Dienols from Cycloalkenones

Contributor(s): Paul Knochel, Nadja M. Barl
J. Ramharter, J. Mulzer*
University of Vienna, Austria
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Publication History

Publication Date:
18 November 2011 (online)

Significance

The authors disclose a simple, efficient, and stereoselective one-pot synthesis of various 2,4-dienols by reaction of cycloalkenones with vinylmagnesium bromide or vinyllithium and subsequent treatment with acid.