Synthesis of functionalized salicylates by formal [3+3] cyclocondensation of 1,3-bis(silyloxy)buta-1,3-dienes with 3-alkoxy-2-en-1-ones

Article abstract of DOI:10.1055/s-0029-1216814

The formal [3+3] cyclization of 1,3-bis(silyloxy)buta-1,3-dienes with 1-aryl-3-ethoxyprop-2-en-1-ones, available by Heck reaction of benzoyl chlorides with ethyl vinyl ether, afforded a variety of 6-arylsalicylates. The reaction of the products with conce