Methyl 2-methoxytetrafluoropropionate as a synthetic equivalent of methyl trifluoropyruvate in the Claisen condensation. The first synthesis of 2-(trifluoroacetyl)chromones and 5-aryl-2-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3(2H)-ones

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/j.tetlet.2009.06.067

2-(Trifluoroacetyl)chromones and 5-aryl-2-hydroxy-2-(trifluoromethyl)furan-3(2H)-ones were obtained in good yields via the Claisen condensation of acetophenones with methyl 2-methoxytetrafluoropropionate, followed by sulfuric acid-mediated deprotection of