Alkylation of dianions derived from 2-(1-iminoalkyl) phenols: Synthesis of functionalized 2-acyl phenols

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(98)00985-5

A method has been developed for the almost exclusive C-alkylation of the 2-(l-liminoalkyl) phenols 1, important organic compounds with a range of employment, which allows the preparation of complex derivatives 4 with good yields starting from easily available materials. The operational simplicity of this method take advantages in providing a variety of alkylated 2-acyl phenols 5 by an easy hydrolysis of the 2-(1-iminoalkyl) phenols 4.