[reaction: see text] The influence of lithium ions on the conjugate addition of the monoorganocuprate reagent, Li[BuCuI], to a chiral crotonate has been investigated. The results show that iodotrimethylsilane (TMSI) is crucial for the asymmetric conjugate addition of the copper reagent, but only in THF or when 12-crown-4 is used. The reaction is thought not to involve any halosilane in any critical steps in the organocopper mechanisms conducted in Et(2)O.
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