The document summarizes the Reformatsky reaction, an important carbon-carbon bond forming reaction discovered in 1887. It describes the reaction mechanism and conditions, such as the use of zinc, chromium, or indium as reagents and solvents like THF, DMF, or Et2O. The document outlines exceptions to the reaction, recent advancements like one-pot or chiral auxiliary introduced versions, and applications to the synthesis of various compounds, concluding that the Reformatsky reaction allows new C-C bond formation and 硫-hydroxy ester or lactone generation under neutral conditions.
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Comparision with Aldol Reaction
Reformatsky Reaction
Neutral condition
Reformatsky enolate:
Less reactive than lithium
enolates or Grignard reagents
No nucleophilic addition to the
ester group
Aldol Reaction
Alkaline or acidic condition
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Conclusion
New C-C bond Formation
硫-hydroxy ester generation from haloesters
Lactones formation
Linear lengthening of Carbon chain
Neutral reaction condition