Graphite intercalation compounds as precursors of activated metals II. Synthesis of β,γ-unsaturated ketones through condensation of allylic organozinc derivatives with nitriles

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0022-328X(91)83083-G

Zinc supported on graphite (Zn⁰/Gr) prepared from the binary KC8 graphite intercalation compound was used as metallic reagent for the synthesis of various βγ--unsaturated ketones from nitriles and a allylic halide.In aromatic series, the reacti