Synthesis 1989; 1989(8): 612-613
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27333
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A Convenient Method for the Methylation of Alkyl Dicyanoacetates

Richard Neidlein* , Danijel Kikelj
  • *Pharmazeutisch-Chemisches Institut der Universität Heidelberg, Im Neuenheimer Feld 364, D-6900 Heidelberg, Federal Republic of Germany
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

Alkyl dicyanoacetates can be methylated by the reaction of the corresponding, benzyltriethylammonium alkoxycarbonyldicyanomethanide with methyl iodide in chloroform.