Highly Z-Selective Horner-Wadsworth-Emmons Olefination Using Modified Still-Gennari-Type Reagents.

ABSTRACT: In this report, new, easily accessible reagents for highly Z-selective HWE reactions are presented. Alkyl di-(1,1,1,3,3,3-hexafluoroisopropyl)phosphonoacetates, structurally similar to Still-Gennari type reagents, were tested in HWE reactions with a series of various aldehydes. Very good Z-selectivity (up to a 98:2 Z:E ratio) was achieved in most cases along with high yields. Application of the new reagents may be a valuable, practical alternative to the well-established Still-Gennari or Ando Z-selective carbonyl group olefination protocols.

SUBMITTER: Janicki I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9609750 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature