The reaction of methyl (E)-4,5-epoxypent-2-enoate with arylcopper: the unique role of boron trifluoride in determining regioselectivity
Abstract
Excess BF3 causes regioselectivity reversion in the reaction of methyl 4,5-epoxypent-2-enoate 1 with Ph2CuLi; this is rationalised by a two step conversion via methyl 4-bromo-5-hydroxypent-2-enoate 5.