Tandem Chain Extension-Homoenolate Formation:  The Formation of α-Methylated-γ-Keto Esters

Ramona Hilgenkamp, Charles K. Zercher

Organic Letters · 2001 · 29 citations · 11 references

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Abstract

A tandem chain extension-homoenolate formation reaction is described. The treatment of beta-keto esters with the Furukawa reagent followed by exposure to a catalytic amount of trimethylsilyl chloride provides access to an ester homoenolate. Reaction: see text.

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