Diastereoselectivity of the conjugate addition of organocopper reagents to (E)-γ-hydroxy-α,β-unsaturated sulfones

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)73865-2

The conjugate addition of organocopper reagents, mainly the higher order cuprates R₃CuLi₂ to (E)-γ-hydroxy-α,β-unsaturated phenyl sulfones takes place with excellent yields and high anti-selectivity.