A convenient synthesis of substituted 3‐alkoxycarbonyl‐β,γ‐unsaturated esters with predominant Z‐selectivity |
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Authors: | Yanchang Shen Yuming Zhang |
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Abstract: | The consecutive reaction of bis[2,2,2‐trifluoroethyl]phosphite with sodium hydride, dimethyl maleate, and aldehydes gives 3‐alkoxycarbonyl‐β,γ‐unsaturated esters with predominant Z‐selectivity in 62–94% yields (Z/E = 85–60:15–40). The Z‐ and E‐isomer can be separated conveniently by column chromatography. © 2003 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. Heteroatom Chem 14:276–279, 2003; Published online in Wiley InterScience (www.interscience.wiley.com). DOI 10.1002/hc.10142 |
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