Sequential Transformation of Diethyl Phosphite. A Convenient Synthesis of Substituted (E)-3-Alkoxycarbonyl-β,γ-unsaturated Esters
Abstract
The sequential reaction of diethyl phosphite with sodium alkoxide, dimethyl maleate and aldehydes affords substituted (E)-3-alkoxycarbonyl-β,γ-unsaturated esters in 63–73% yields.