Corey-Winter Olefin Synthesis

Mechanism of the Corey-Winter Olefin Synthesis

Original publication	J. Am. Chem. Soc.. 1963, 85, 2677. J. Org. Chem.. 2007, 72, 5276.
Review	Org. React.. 1984, 30, 457.

Sample reactions

2,6-Di-tert-butylphenol

THF

RT, 48 h, 82%

P(OMe)3

110 °C, 5 h, 53% (2 steps)