Synlett

Michael addition of nitroalkanes to dimethyl citraconate, with DBU as base: An unexpected, one-pot synthesis of polyfunctionalized carbonyl derivatives

R Ballini, L Barboni, G Bosica, D Fiorini, MV Gil

Index: Ballini, Roberto; Barboni, Luciano; Bosica, Giovanna; Fiorini, Dennis; Gil, Maria Victoria Synlett, 2002 , # 10 p. 1706 - 1708

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Abstract

Abstract Michael addition of nitroalkanes to dimethyl citraconate, with DBU as base, allows the one pot formation of keto diesters. The reaction proceeds through an equilibrium form of the acceptor, followed by Michael addition of the nitroalkane and then, in situ Nef conversion.