Abstract
A novel and highly efficient allylation of gem‐diacetates using allylbromide has been developed in aqueous medium catalyzed by β‐cyclodextrin in the presence of Zn‐mediated Barbier‐type allylation to afford the corresponding homoallylic alcohols in good yields. The β‐cyclodextrin can be recovered and reused for a number of runs without significant loss of activity.
Acknowledgment
We thank CSIR, New Delhi, India, for fellowships to M. S. R. and M. N.
Notes
Communication no. 061015.