One pot synthesis of 3,5-alkylated acetophenone and methyl benzoate derivatives via an anionic domino process

Article abstract of DOI:10.1039/b500846h

The reaction of primary 1,3-dinitroalkanes with 2-ene-1,4-dione or 2-ene-4-oxo ester derivatives in acetonitrile with DBU as base, allow the one pot synthesis of 3,5-alkylated acetophenones and methyl benzoate derivatives respectively via an anionic domin