Synthesis 1987; 1987(6): 575-577
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28011
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Vilsmeier Formylation of O-Silylated Enolates of Carboxylic Esters. A New Method for the Synthesis of α-Formylcarboxylic Esters

Chaganti P. Reddy* , Shigeo Tanimoto
  • *Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611, Japan
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20 August 2002 (online)

The Vilsmeier formylation of ketone O-alkyl O′-silyl acetals (O-silylated enolates of carboxylic esters) provides α-formylcarboxylic esters in moderate yields.

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