Do Gilman reagents react with ketones?

Do Gilman reagents react with ketones? Gilman reagents (organocuprates) perform two reactions that Grignard reagents (and organolithiums) do not: They perform conjugate additions to α,β unsaturated ketones. They are effective nucleophiles for SN2 reactions. What can Gilman reagents react with? Gilman Reagents Organolithium reagents react with cuprous iodide to give Read more…

What are some of ISRO achievements?

What are some of ISRO achievements? ACHIEVEMENTS Successful launch of GSAT-10 by Ariane-5 VA-209 from Kourou French Guiana (September 29, 2012). ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C21 successfully launches SPOT 6 and PROITERES from Sriharikota (September 09, 2012). PSLV-C19 successfully launches RISAT-1 from Sriharikota (April 26, 2012) What is the Read more…