Synlett · 2001 · 15 citations · 0 references
Superior MethodEngineeringCatalytic SynthesisSubstituted Ethyl Benzofuran-2-carboxylatesOrganic ChemistryOrganometallic CatalysisCatalysisChemistrySynthesis MethodEfficient CatalystAvailable PSynthetic ChemistryBiomolecular Engineering
A superior method for the synthesis of substituted ethyl benzofuran-2-carboxylates in 80-99% yields from substituted 2-formylphenoxy ethylcarboxylates using 0.4 equiv of commercially available P(MeNCH2CH2)3N at 70 °C for 3 hours is described.