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Catalytic Umpolung Allylation of Aldehydes by 
-Allylpalladium
Complexes Containing Bidentate N-Heterocyclic Carbene Ligands
Department of Chemistry, University of California, Irvine, California 92697
Received June 19, 2007
Abstract:
A series of -allylpalladium complexes with neutral
monodentate and bidentate ligands were prepared and examined
for their ability to undergo stoichiometric umpolung allylation
reactions with benzaldehyde. Neutral bidentate N-heterocyclic
carbene ligands promote nucleophilic attack. Catalytic allylation
reactions of aromatic and aliphatic aldehydes are reported.
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