Synthesis 1987; 1987(4): 370-371
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-27947
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The Use of an Arsorane as Isoprenoid Reagent: Synthesis of 5-Substituted 3-Methyl-2,4-pentadienoic Esters (ABA Ester Analogs)

Lilan Shi* , Wengjuan Xiao, Xueqing Wen, Yaozeng Huang
  • *Shanghai Institute of Organic Chemistry, Academia Sinica, 345 Lingling Lu, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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20 August 2002 (online)

By using of 3-methoxycarbonyl-2-methyl-2-propenylidenetriphenylarsorane (4) as isoprenoid reagent, 5-substituted 3-methyl-2,4-pentadienoic esters 6A and 6B (ABA ester analogs) were synthesized in 88-98% yields under mild conditions.

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