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A novel and simple method to prepare γ-hydroxy-α, β-(E)-alkenoic esters from γ-keto-alkynoic esters

T Naka, K Koide

Index: Naka, Tadaatsu; Koide, Kazunori Tetrahedron Letters, 2003 , vol. 44, # 3 p. 443 - 445

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Abstract

Download PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... A method to convert γ-keto-alkynoic esters to γ-hydroxy-α,β-(E)-alkenoic esters is described. This functional group transformation was accomplished in one step by means of NaBH 4 reduction in methanol. ... Known methods to prepare 4-hydroxy-(E)-2-alkenoic ester 1. Known ...