Conjugate addition of allylic groups to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds via (η3-allyl)Fe(CO)2NO complexes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0022-328X(94)80122-3

(η³-Allyl)Fe(CO)2NO complexes undergo conjugate addition to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds to give the corresponding δ,ε-unsaturated carbonyl compounds in good yields.The reaction of (η³-1- or 2-trimethylsiloxyallyl)Fe(CO)2NO complexes with α,β-unsaturated ketones affords 1,6- or 1,5-diketones, respectively. (η³-1-Acetonylallyl)Fe(CO)2NO complexes also react with α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds to give 1,8-dicarbonyl compounds.The mechanisms and reactivity of these conjugate addition reactions are discussed.Key words: Iron; Carbonyl; Allyl; Silicon; Nitrosyl; Ketone