Mild and practical stereoselective synthesis of (Z)- and (E)-allyl bromides from Baylis–Hillman adducts using Appel agents (PPh3/CBr4): a facile synthesis of semiplenamides C and E

Appel agents (PPh3/CBr4) have been utilized for high-yielding stereoselective synthesis of (Z)- and (E)-allyl bromides from Baylis–Hillman adducts at room temperature. The method has been applied for the synthesis of naturally occurring bioactive fatty acid amides, semiplenamides C and E.