Lithiation of 1,2‐Dichloroethene in Flow Microreactors: Versatile Synthesis of Alkenes and Alkynes by Precise Residence‐Time Control

Abstract

It′s all about the timing: Precise control of the residence time (tRx; see picture) of reactive intermediates in flow microreactors enables the reaction pathway of lithiated 1,2-dichloroethene to be switched to produce either alkenes or alkynes. This method also allows versatile syntheses of asymmetric disubstituted dichloroalkenes and alkynes. Detailed facts of importance to specialist readers are published as ”Supporting Information”. Such documents are peer-reviewed, but not copy-edited or typeset. They are made available as submitted by the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.