Synthesis of Alkyl Nitronates via Mitsunobu Condensation

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)61760-4

Nitroalkanes bearing electron-withdrawing or unsaturated substituents at the α-carbon experience exclusive intra- and intermolecular O-alkylation by alcohols under Mitsunobu condensation conditions furnishing good to excellent yields of alkyl nitronates;