Synthesis 1987; 1987(8): 711-713
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28054
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Amberlyst-A21 as a New and Efficient Surface Catalyst for the Conjugate Addition of Nitroalkanes to Methyl Acrylate: An Improved Synthesis of Methyl 4-Nitro- and 4-Oxo-alkanoates

Roberto Ballini* , Marino Petrini, Goffredo Rosini
  • *Dipartimento di Scienze Chimiche, Università, Via S, Agostino, 1, I-62032 Camerino, Italy
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12 September 2002 (online)

Utilization of Amberlyst-A21 without solvent in the conjugate addition of nitroalkenes to methyl acrylate, affords 4-nitroalkanoic methyl esters in good yields. Successive Nef reaction, using potassium permanganate, provides functionalized 4-oxoalkanoic methyl esters.

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