Synlett 1991; 1991(1): 23-24
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-20613
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Convenient One-Step Synthesis of Substituted 1,3-Butadienes from Aldehydes and Ketones

Thomas Arenz* , Monika Vostell, Herbert Frauenrath
  • *Institut für Origanische Chemie der RWTH Aachen, Professor-Pirlet-Str. 1, D-5100 Aachen, Germany
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Publication Date:
07 March 2002 (online)

A straightforward one-step synthesis of substituted 1,3-butadienes by reaction of aldehydes (1 example) and ketones (6 examples) containing an α-methyl group with potassium tert-butoxide in dimethyl sulfoxide is described.

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