Indium Triiodide (InI₃)-Catalyzed Allylation of Carbonyl Compounds by Allylic Tins

Abstract

Indium triiodide is an effective catalyst for the allylation of aldehydes via the transmetallation with allylic tin compounds. Moreover, the chelation-controlled allylation of α-alkoxyketones proceeded with a catalytic amount of indium triiodide.