A stereoselective Michael addition of α-lithiated phosphonates to α,β-unsaturated esters

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)97378-7

α-Lithiated phosphonates added to α,β-unsaturated t-butyl esters in 1,4-manner giving anti-3,4-disubstituted-4-phosphorylbutanoates in high yields.