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Synlett 1992; 1992(1): 31-32
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21254
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A New, Stereoselective Synthesis of cis-3,4-Disubstituted 2-Oxetanones and (Z)-2-Alkenoic Acids

Keiji Maruoka* , A. B. Concepcion, Hisashi Yamamoto
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Nagoya University, Chikusa, Nagoya 464-01, Japan
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18 September 2002 (online)

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A new synthetic method for preparing cis-4-substituted 3-trimethylsilyl-2-oxetanones and (Z)-2-alkenoic acids has been demonstrated which involves the stereocontrolled cycloaddition of trimethylsilylketene and aldehydes in the presence of methylaluminum bis(4-bromo-2,6-di-tert-butylphenoxide) (MABR).

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