Synthesis 2005(5): 711-713  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-861837
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ZrCl4-Catalyzed Michael Reaction of 1,3-Dicarbonyls and Enones under Solvent-Free Conditions

G. Smitha, Sujatha Patnaik, Ch. Sanjeeva Reddy*
Department of Chemistry, Kakatiya University, Warangal-506 009, India
e-Mail: chsrkuc@yahoo.co.in;
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Received 7 October 2004
Publication Date:
21 February 2005 (online)

Abstract

ZrCl4 has been found to catalyze the conjugate addition of 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds with enones. The reaction does not require any solvent and proceeds smoothly at room temperature leading to the corresponding adduct in good yields.