Answers are grounded in this paper and cite their sources.
A combination of Pd0 and Et2Zn generates an allyl anion species from allyl alcohols which can be used for the allylation of aliphatic aldehydes to provide homoallyl alcohols in good yields (see scheme). The reaction proceeds at room temperature in poor coordination solvents, such as a mixture of toluene and n-hexane.
No takes yet. Share an insight, caveat, or question.
Kimura et al. (2003) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 10 related papers. Consider them for comparative context: