Abstract: The cycopropanation of B-trimethylsiloxy a,@-unsaturated esters and ketones, prepared from 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds, with carbenes followed by ring cleavage gave corresponding 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds in moderate yields. ... The cyclopropanation of enols (enol ester, enol ... Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Saitama University, Shimo-ohkubo, Urawa 338, Japan. ... 6-dialkylamino a,@-unsaturated esters with methylene or