Preparation and Reactions of Alkoxy Allylic Zirconium Reagents Derived from Acetals of α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes: Remarkable Substituent Effects on Regioselectivity

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)74766-6

Alkoxy allylic zirconium reagents, prepared from acetals of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and "Cp2Zr", react with carbonyl compounds to give 1,2-diols or γ-hydroxy aldehyde derivatives. Key Words: zirconocene; alkoxy allylic zirconium reagent; allylic 1,2-dio