Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
5275587 Tetrahedron Letters 2012 5 Pages PDF
Abstract

An efficient one pot synthesis of γ-keto diesters through double Michael addition coupled with Nef reaction in the presence of CuCN catalyst and Cs2CO3 base is described. The reaction proceeds rapidly in DCM to give the products in good yields. A plausible mechanism is proposed.

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