A One-Pot Synthesis of α,β-Unsaturated Esters From Esters
2021
Hong, C.W. | Lee, Y.J. | An, D.K.
A convenient method for reductive Horner–Wadsworth–Emmons (HWE) olefination is described. The E-selective HWE homologation of various esters to α,β-unsaturated esters was readily achieved and gave the desired products in good-to-moderate yields under mild conditions. The one-pot reaction proceeds through an in situ generated aldehyde, formed via the partial reduction of an ester with lithium diisobutyl-t-butoxyaluminum hydride. The formation of cyclized metal acetal and subsequent decompose to the aldehyde for the olefination was found to be a crucial step in this C2-carbon homologation protocol.
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