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

Jonathan Clayden, Samreen A. Yasin

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    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.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)191-192
    Number of pages1
    JournalNew Journal of Chemistry
    Volume26
    Issue number2
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2002

    Keywords

    • Ring opening (decompn. of THF by organolithiums in presence of HMPA)

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