Synthesis 2007(20): 3233-3239  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2007-990799
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Solvent-Free Synthesis of β-Hydroxy Esters and β-Amino Esters by Indium-Mediated Reformatsky Reaction

Xi’an Chena, Changfu Zhanga,b, Huayue Wu*a, Xiaochun Yua, Weike Su*a,c, Jiang Chenga
a College of Chemistry and Materials Science, Wenzhou University, Wenzhou 325027, P. R. of China
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b College of Life Science, Guizhou University, Guizhou 550025, P. R. of China
c College of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, P. R. of China
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Received 20 June 2007
Publication Date:
21 September 2007 (online)

Abstract

In a convenient and efficient procedure for the solvent-free synthesis of β-hydroxy esters and β-amino esters, various aldehydes and aldimines undergo a Reformatsky reaction mediated by non-activated indium at room temperature to give the corresponding esters in good to excellent yields.

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For a review of the Reformatsky reaction, see ref. 1c.