Modifying Alkylzinc Reactivity with 2, 2′‐Dipyridylamide: Activation of tBuZn Bonds for para‐Alkylation of Benzophenone1. Issue 28 (5th June 2013) - Armstrong, David R.
Abstract Undercover agent: Masquerading as a simple donor‐acceptor complex (1), sodium amide substoichiometrically activates tBu2Zn for the challenging 1, 6‐addition of a tert‐butyl group to benzophenone. In contrast, the nonactivated tBu2Zn is ineffectual.