Synthesis and Reactions of Novel Substituted 3-Hydroxy-5-iminoalkanoic Esters

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-1988-27601

The title compounds 4 were prepared from β-iminoketones 2 by reaction with simple α-lithiated esters 3 through a thermally controlled process.Some reactions of the title compounds 4 are also reported, in spite of their facile thermolysis.