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Synlett 1993; 1993(3): 199-202
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22400
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Preparation and Reactions of Ethyl 1-(Diphenyhnethylsilyl)cyclopropanecarboxylate1

José A. Prieto* , Maria Teresa Pallarés, Gerald L. Larson
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico 00931, USA
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19 March 2002 (online)

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The direct diphenylmethylsilylation of the lithium enolate of ethyl cyclopropane carboxylate provides the C-silylated ester in excellent yield. The α-silyl ester can be converted to the corresponding C-silylated cyclopropyl ketones, β-silyl cyclopropyl-carbinols and to alkylidene cyclopropanes.

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