High γ-selectivity in the coupling of penta-2,4-dienyl- and pent-2-en-4-ynylindium reagents with aldehydes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0022-328X(97)00513-5

A variety of penta-2,4-dienyl- and pent-2-en-4-ynylindium reagents have been prepared in situ from the reaction of the corresponding allylic bromides with indium metal, and their reactions with carbonyl compounds have been examined. The reaction with alde