Junji Furukawa, J. Kiji, Kazuyoshi Yamamoto
1973
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Tetrahedron
Abstract
Abstract The reaction of allylic compounds in the presence of some nickel catalysts has been studied. 2,7-Octadienyl isopropyl ether is converted into 2-methylenevinylcyclopentane in moderate yield by NiX2(n-Bu3P)2-t-BuOK (1:2) (where X is Cl, Br, or NO3) in ethanol. In amines the hydroxyl or ether group of allyl compound is smoothly substituted with the amino group; corresponding allyl substituted amines are formed in high yields. Allyl alcohol is selectively converted to diallyl ether in the presence of Ni(Acac)2-n-Bu3P-NaBH4 (1:3:1) at 40°C. At higher temperature isomerization of allyl alcohol into propionaldehyde is predominate. These reactions are considered to proceed through π-allyl intermediates.