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[td4azklz]

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By what mechanism does this reaction occur? I mean, what kind of reagent is (C2H5)2CuLi? Thanks.

CH3COCl + (C2H5)2CuLi/hexane -> CH3COC2H5

 

[klutzy1987]

By what mechanism does this reaction occur? I mean, what kind of reagent is (C2H5)2CuLi? Thanks.

CH3COCl + (C2H5)2CuLi/hexane -> CH3COC2H5

Its called the gilmans reagent, and it extends an alkyl chain.

 

[td4azklz]

Its called the gilmans reagent, and it extends an alkyl chain.

Oh ok, thanks. Now i know 🙂

 

[td4azklz]

Its called the gilmans reagent, and it extends an alkyl chain.

I was just trying to look it up and I cant find anything about the gilmans reagent in my textbook.

 

[klutzy1987]

Oh ok, thanks. Now i know 🙂

YQW, it will also show up under the category of organmetallics.

 

[td4azklz]

YQW, it will also show up under the category of organmetallics.

Ok, wiki has more info about that. Thank you for such a quick quick response