Abstract
A scheme for the two-step nucleophilic aroylation of α, β-unsaturated esters has been developed. The Michael reaction of an arylacetonitrile enolate with an α, β-unsaturated ester generally proceeds in good yield. Oxidative decyanation of the adduct affords clean γ-keto esters when the aryl substituent is not electron rich.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2614-2620 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 13 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1980 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Organic Chemistry