Synthesis 1986; 1986(3): 237-238
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31630
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Conjugate Addition of Nitro-Derivatives to α,β-Unsaturated Carbonyl Compounds on Basic Alumina

Goffredo Rosini* , Emanuela Marotta, Roberto Ballini, Marino Petrini
  • *Istituto di Chimica Organica dell'Univeristà Viale Risorgimento n. 4, I-40136 Bologna, Italy
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20 August 2002 (online)

Conjugate addition of nitroalkanes to α,β-unsaturated carbonyl compounds occurs in the presence of basic alumina without a solvent. Yields are fair to good also with substrates which are acid or base sensitive.

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