Regioselective Metallation of Propylbenzene with Superbase: a Convenient Route to Stilbene Derivatives†

Abstract

The benzylic metallation of propylbenzene has been elaborated with LIC–KOR superbase; the method has been applied in a new synthesis of stilbene derivatives.

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