Cobalt‐Catalyzed Reductive Allylation of Alkyl Halides with Allylic Acetates or Carbonates

Abstract

An efficient method for the direct allylation of alkyl halides catalyzed by simple cobalt(II) bromide has been developed. This reaction, using a variety of substituted allylic acetates or carbonates, provides the linear product as the major product. It displays broad substrate scope and good functional group tolerance.