Synthesis 2006(4): 716-722  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-926285
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A Simple Thiophosphate-Based Method for α-Alkylidenation of Lactones

Ewa Krawczyk*
Centre of Molecular and Macromolecular Studies, Polish Academy of Sciences, Sienkiewicza 112, 90-363 £ód˛, Poland
Fax: +48(42)6847126; e-Mail: ewakrsoj@bilbo.cbmm.lodz.pl;
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Publication History

Received 28 July 2005
Publication Date:
11 January 2006 (online)

Abstract

A variety of α-alkylidene lactones has been synthesized using a one-pot procedure based on the reaction of readily available thiophosphates with aldehydes under basic, mild conditions.