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Synthesis 1989; 1989(1): 40-42
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27142
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Synthesis of 2-Hydroxy-3-oxocarboxylic Esters From the Corresponding α,β-Unsaturated Esters by a Simple One-Step Procedure

D. H. G. Crout* , D. L. Rathbone
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7LA, England
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27 September 2002 (online)

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A convenient one-step synthesis of 2-alkyl-2-hydroxy-3-oxocarboxylic esters by potassium permanganate oxidation of the corresponding readily available α,β-unsaturated esters is described. Preparation of the latter by the phosphonate modification of the Wittig reaction is also reported.