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Synthesis 2000; 2000(2): 217-219
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6248
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Stereoselective Transformation of Baylis-Hillman Adducts into (3E)-3-(Alkoxymethyl)alk-3-en-2-ones

Deevi Basavaiah* , Rachakonda Suguna Hyma, Kannan Muthukumaran, Nagaswamy Kumaragurubaran
  • *School of Chemistry, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad-500 046, India
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31 December 2000 (online)

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The pure (3E)-3-(methoxymethyl)alk-3-en-2-ones and (3E)-3-(ethoxymethyl)alk-3-en-2-ones are formed in the acid induced reaction of 4-hydroxy-3-methylenealkan-2-ones with methanol and ethanol, respectively.

Baylis-Hillman reaction - stereoselectivity - (3E)-3-(alkoxymethyl)alk-3-en-2-ones - trisubstituted alkenes - alcoholysis

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