Tetrahedron

A new route to 2-alkenyl-1, 3-dicarbonyl compounds, intermediates in the synthesis of dihydrofurans

R Antonioletti, P Bovicelli, S Malancona

Index: Antonioletti, Roberto; Bovicelli, Paolo; Malancona, Savina Tetrahedron, 2002 , vol. 58, # 3 p. 589 - 596

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Citation Number: 60

Abstract

A two step synthetic strategy for obtaining 2-alkenyl-1, 3-dicarbonyl compounds from the corresponding 1, 3-dicarbonyl compounds is reported. The method is based on a Knoevenagel condensation and a Michael addition using a high order organocuprate procedure, and proves to be of general value. Obtained compounds are useful starting materials for the synthesis of furan derivatives.