The reactions of aryl acrylates under Baylis-Hillman conditions

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(96)00115-3

The use of aryl acrylates in the Baylis-Hillman reaction is reported. In contrast to their alkyl counterparts these acrylates react very rapidly with aldehydes, often yielding cyclic products arising from reaction of the initial adduct with a second molecule of aldehyde.