Uses
1-ethoxy-1-lithioethene is used for: reacts with aldehydes and ketones to form allylic alcohols; adds to the carbon-nitrogen double bond of isoquinolinium salts; reacts with chlorosilanes; can add to conjugated sulfones.
Definition
ChEBI: 1-ethoxy-1-lithioethene is a vinyllithium compound bearing an ethoxy group at the 1-position.
Preparation
1-ethoxy-1-lithioethene is prepared in situ under nitrogen by the reaction of Ethyl Vinyl Ether in anhydrous THF with t-Butyllithium.
Precautions
1-ethoxy-1-lithioethene must be prepared and transferred under inert gas (Ar or N2) to exclude oxygen and moisture.
