Synthesis 1987; 1987(12): 1142-1144
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28280
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A Simple Synthesis of (Nitroaryl)ethylene Derivatives via the Vicarious Nucleophilic Substitution of Hydrogen

M. Makosza* , A. Tyrała
  • *Institute of Organic Chemistry, Polish Academy of Science, PL-01-224 Warsaw, Poland
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20 August 2002 (online)

An efficient method for the synthesis of (nitroaryl)ethylene derivatives containing an electron-withdrawing substituent on the double bond has been developed starting from readily available nitrobenzylsulfonyl compounds via vicarious nucleophilic substitution.