Synthesis 1995; 1995(9): 1069-1070
DOI: 10.1055/s-1995-4064
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A Convenient Method for Selective C-Alkylation of 2-Methyl-1,3-diketones

Ashutosh V. Bedekar, Toshiyuki Watanabe, Kiyoshi Tanaka, Kaoru Fuji*
  • *Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji 611, Japan, Fax +81(774)334296; E-mail fuji@sun.scl.kyoto-u.ac.jp
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

A simple and efficient C-alkylation of 2-methyl-1,3-diketones using a combination of lithium iodide and DBU has been developed.

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