Preparation of. beta.,. gamma.-unsaturated methyl esters from allylic alcohols

JK Whitesell, AM Helbling

Index: Whitesell, James K.; Helbling, Andre M. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1980 , vol. 45, # 21 p. 4135 - 4139

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Abstract

3, y-Unsalurated esters are of interest for the synthesis of mono-and sesquiterpenes where the alkene linkage is destined for cleavage to a dialdehyde as well as for the synthesis of y- butyrolactones. A general method for the preparation of deconjugated esters of this type from allylic alcohols is described. The method is useful for the construction of P, y- unsaturated esters where the K bond is disubstituted and part of a cyclic array. The ...