Gold(I)-Catalyzed Hydration of Allenes.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

A gold(I) N-heterocyclic carbene complex catalyzes the intermolecular hydration of allenes to form allylic alcohols in modest yield with selective delivery of water to the terminal carbon atoms of the allenyl moiety.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Zhang, Z; Du Lee, S; Fisher, AS; Widenhoefer, RA

Published Date

  • February 2009

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 65 / 9

Start / End Page

  • 1794 - 1798

PubMed ID

  • 20689649

Pubmed Central ID

  • 20689649

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0040-4020

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1016/j.tet.2008.10.113

Language

  • eng