Synthesis 1988; 1988(9): 706-707
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27679
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A Convenient Synthesis of Alkyl 2-Nitrovinyl Ethers. Conjugate Addition of an Alkoxide to Give a Nitroacetaldehyde Mixed Acetal

Timothy P. Kogan* , Federico C. A. Gaeta
  • *Department of Medicinal Chemistry, Schering Corporation, 60 Orange Street, Bloomfield, NJ 07003, USA
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18 September 2002 (online)

Ethyl 2-nitrovinyl ether was prepared in good yield by a convenient two step synthesis. Exchange of the alkyl ether was demonstrated with menthol, and alkoxide conjugate addition led to a nitroacetaldehyde mixed acetal.

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