A novel decomplexation of π-allyltricarbonyliron lactone complexes using borohydride reagents: a new route to stereodefined acyclic 1,5-diols and 1,5,7-triols

Abstract

π-Allyltricarbonyliron lactone complexes undergo a highly stereoselective decomplexation reaction on treatment with sodium triacetoxyborohydride to afford acyclic alcohols in excellent yields.

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