Synthesis of new π-allylic palladium complexes by the reaction of divinyl carbinols with palladium(II) salts

Abstract

Several dienols react with sodium chloropalladite in methanol to give the symmetrical 1,5-or asymmetrical 1,2-addition complexes depending upon the structure of the dienols used. The effect of substituents on the course of the reaction is discussed. The dienols react with ethylene glycol to give novel dioxanyl π-allylic palladium complexes.

The n.m.r. spectral properties of the complexes are recorded.