Abstract: | The reaction of a series of β-methoxyvinyl trifluoromethyl ketones CF3COC(R2)?C(OMe)R1, where R1 = Me, -(CH2)3-C3, -CH2)4-C3, Ph and R2 = H, Me, -(CH2)3-C4, -(CH2)4-C4] with N-methylhydroxylamine is reported. The regiochemistry of the reaction are explained by MO calculation data. |