Scheme 2.

Synthesis of ABB‐carbinols by the reaction of ABB‐Li with carbonyl compounds. Reactions performed on 2.0 mmol scale at 0.31 M initial concentration. Yields determined by ¹H NMR. [a] 4.0 mmol scale. [b] 1.0 mmol scale. [c] Purified by flash column chromatography.