M. Rueping, B. Nachtsheim, Alexander Kuenkel
Jan 31, 2007
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[reaction: see text] A highly effective metal-catalyzed benzylation and allylic alkylation of 2,4-pentanediones has been developed. This new bismuth-catalyzed direct carbon-carbon bond forming reaction provides the corresponding monoalkylated dicarbonyl compounds in high yields after short reaction times using the lowest amounts of catalyst (1 mol %) and the free alcohol. In addition, a new route to substituted indenes is presented.