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Synthesis 1987; 1987(12): 1055-1057
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28168
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The Synthesis of 4-Oxo-2-pentenoic Esters by Wittig Reaction Using α-Oxoesters

Paul Francis Schuda* , Cynthia B. Ebner, Steven J. Potlock
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742, U.S.A.
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20 August 2002 (online)

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The reaction of stabilized ylides with α-oxoesters gives high yields of 4-oxo-2-pentenoic esters. By suitable substitution of each reactant, highly substituted and hindered enones can be prepared in quantity, with excellent geometric selectivity.

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