Synthesis 2005(16): 2654-2656  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-872174
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A Facile Stereoselective Synthesis of (Z,E)-2-Silyl-Substituted 1,3-Dienes via Palladium-Catalyzed Cross-Coupling Reaction

Ming-Zhong Cai*a, Xing-Lin Yea, Ping-Ping Wangb
a School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Jiangxi Normal University, Nanchang 330027, P. R. China
b Department of Chemistry, Jiujiang College, Jiujiang 332000, P. R. China
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Received 14 March 2005
Publication Date:
16 August 2005 (online)

Abstract

(E)-α-Halovinylsilanes undergo palladium-catalyzed cross-coupling reactions with (E)-alkenylzirconium complexes to afford stereoselectively (Z,E)-2-silyl-substituted 1,3-dienes in good yields.