a,b Unstaturated Ketones

Conjugate addition of other nucleophiles Conjugate addition of other nucleophiles Definition: α,β-Unsaturated ketones can undergo reaction with a variety of nucleophiles to form 1,4-addition products also called Michael products. Conjugate addition of other nucleophiles Explained: Conjugate addition or 1,4-addition is…

Conjugate addition of Gilman reagents Conjugate addition of Gilman reagents Definition: Organocuprates (or Gilman reagents) will add to α,β-unsaturated ketones to give 1,4-addition products (or Michael addition products). Acid is added at the end of neutralizing the…