Efficient radical coupling of organobromides using dimanganese decacarbonyl

B C Gilbert, C I Lindsay, P T McGrail, A F Parsons, D T E Whittaker

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Abstract

Wurtz-type radical coupling of a variety of allylic and benzylic bromides was observed on irradiation with dimanganese decacarbonyl in excellent yield (77-99%). Efficient cross-coupling of two different bromides was also readily achieved.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2711-2718
Number of pages8
JournalSYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS
Volume29
Issue number15
Publication statusPublished - 1999

Keywords

  • ALKYL-HALIDES
  • ATOM TRANSFER
  • CYCLIZATION
  • COMPLEXES

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