Abstract
The axial C-Se bond of seleno- and mixed selenoacetals derived from 4-tert-butyl cyclohexanones exhibit a high tendency to be cleaved by n-butyllithium. The resulting 1-seleno-4-tert-butyl cyclohexyllithiums are selectively protonated or selenylated via axial attack.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 5635-5638 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 30 |
Issue number | 41 |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1989 |