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Synlett 2001; 2001(6): 0857-0859
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-14613
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Reductive Cleavage of γ-Nitro α,β-Unsaturated Esters Mediated by Metals/MeOH

Subhash P. Chavan* , Anil K. Sharma, Krishna S. Ethiraj
  • *Division of Organic Chemistry: Technology National Chemical Laboratory, Pune-411008, India; Fax + 91-20-5 89 36 14; E-mail: spchavan@dalton.ncl.res.in
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31 December 2001 (online)

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A mild method for the reductive elimination of tertiary γ-nitro α,β-unsaturated esters to β,γ-unsaturated ester is described employing Al, Mg, and Zinc in methanol.

aluminium - magnesium - zinc - cleavage - eliminations - reductions