A new type of allylation: synthesis of β,γ-unsaturated ketones from α-halogenated aryl ketones using an allyltributyltin(IV)–tin(II) dichloride–acetonitrile system

Abstract

Allylation of α-halogenated aryl ketones with an allyltributyltin–tin dichloride–acetonitrile system gave β,γ-unsaturated ketones in high yields via selective aryl rearrangement.

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