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• 2-(Bromomethyl)penicillin V methyl ester undergoes ring-expansion via the methylene radical, to give the corresponding cepham: Tetrahedron, 44, 5953 (1988):
• Hydrostannylation of terminal alkynes is conveniently carried out in the presence of triethylboron. Reaction is faster than with tributyl tin hydride and gives higher yields. Stereoselectivity varies from 69-100% (E): Tetrahedron, 45, 923 (1989):