Issue 2, 2002

Pathways for decomposition of THF by organolithiums: the role of HMPA

Abstract

The decomposition of THF by organolithiums in the presence of HMPA gives lithium but-3-en-1-oxide by a reverse 5-endo-trig ring opening.

Article information

Article type
Letter
Submitted
22 Oct 2001
Accepted
14 Nov 2001
First published
07 Feb 2002

New J. Chem., 2002,26, 191-192

Pathways for decomposition of THF by organolithiums: the role of HMPA

J. Clayden and S. A. Yasin, New J. Chem., 2002, 26, 191 DOI: 10.1039/B109604D

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