title: Regioselective synthesis of tert-allylic ethers via gold(I)-catalyzed intermolecular hydroalkoxylation of allenes.
abstract: A highly regioselective method towards tertiary allylic ethers via gold(I)-catalyzed intermolecular hydroalkoxylation of allenes is disclosed. Preventing subsequent isomerization of the tertiary allylic ether products to primary allylic ethers appears to be the key to achieving high regioselectivities.
authors.affiliation: School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Maximillian S
authors.initials: MS
authors.lastname: Hadfield
authors.forename: Ai-Lan
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Lee