Regioselective synthesis of tert-allylic ethers via gold(I)-catalyzed intermolecular hydroalkoxylation of allenes.
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.
Hadfield
Maximillian S
MS
School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, United Kingdom.
Lee
Ai-Lan
AL