Highly efficient Meinwald rearrangement reactions of epoxides catalyzed by copper tetrafluoroborate

Mathew W. C. Robinson, Kathryn S. Pillinger, Andrew E. Graham*

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Abstract

Epoxides undergo a highly efficient and selective rearrangement in the presence of catalytic quantities of copper tetrafluoroborate to give carbonyl compounds in excellent yields. The low toxicity and ease of handling of this reagent make it an attractive alternative to the more corrosive Lewis acids frequently employed. 

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5919-5921
Number of pages3
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume47
Issue number33
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Aug 2006

Keywords

  • Copper tetrafluoroborate
  • Lewis acid catalyst
  • Meinwald rearrangement

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