Other Notes Wittig reagent for the synthesis of bromoalkenes; alkynes can also be obtained from aldehydes7,8,9,10 Application Reactant or reagent for synthesis of: • Vernonia allenes and sesquiterpenoids1 • Monohalovinylated pyrethoids with insecticidal activity2 • Vitamin D analogs with anticancer activity3Reactant for: • Asymmetric substitution affecting optical properties of boradiazaindacene dyes4 • Carbanionic rearrangements of halomethylenecyclobutanes5Used for diferrocenyl molecular wires6 |