Simple bromination of olefins almost invariably yields the trans-1,2-dibromo-product, and in many cases the corresponding cis-product is an unknown compound. Approaches towards a reagent which will generally, mildly and stereospecifically cis-brominate olefins are now discussed.
Simple bromination of olefins almost invariably yields the trans-1,2-dibromo-product, and in many cases the corresponding cis-product is an unknown compound. Approaches towards a reagent which will generally, mildly and stereospecifically cis-brominate olefins are now discussed.