Synthesis 1991; 1991(3): 213-214
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26423
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One-Pot Synthesis of α,β-Unsaturated Ketones

Kilsung Lee* , Dong Young Oh
  • *Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science & Technology, P.O. Box 150 Chongryang-Ni, Seoul 130-650, South Korea
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

The preparation of α,β-unsaturated ketones is performed in a one-pot procedure by subsequent treatment of diethyl lithiomethyl-phosphonate with nitriles, followed by addition of carbonyl compounds and hydrolysis.