Any hydrocarbon or heterocycle with 4n+2 electrons in a fully conjugated cyclic π system is considered to be an...
Buchler Glossary
Allylsilylations
Allylsilylations are performed between allylsilanes and aldehydes furnishes homo allyl alcohols. Using Cinchona alkaloid catalysts high enantiomeric excesses can be obtained.
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