Synthesis 2011(12): 1831-1839  
DOI: 10.1055/s-0030-1260049
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A Novel Catalyst-Free Tandem Reaction for the Synthesis of 5-Hydroxy-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-ones in Water Medium

Ming-Yu Wu, Kun Li*, Na Wang, Ting He, Xiao-Qi Yu*
Key Laboratory of Green Chemistry and Technology, Ministry of Education, College of Chemistry, Sichuan University, Chengdu, 610064, P. R. of China
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Publication History

Received 30 December 2010
Publication Date:
26 May 2011 (online)

Abstract

A novel catalyst-free, water-medium, tandem reaction for the synthesis of 5-hydroxy-1,5-dihydro-2H-pyrrol-2-ones was developed through a one-pot strategy from nitroethylenes and 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds. A series of 1-aryl-2-nitroethenes and 1-nitroalk-1-enes were surveyed to determine the scope of this tandem reaction with moderate to good yield.

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