Conjugate addition of silyl groups to β-unsubstituted enones, and Si-to-OH conversion: A synthesis of (±)-lavandulol

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(96)01519-5

TMS chloride raises the yield in the conjugate addition of silylcuprates and zincates to β-unsubstituted enones, and Si-to-OH conversion is possible using the 2-methylbut-2-enyl(diphenyl)silyl group in the presence of highly nucleophilic alkenes. Both reactions are used in a synthesis of lavandulol.