Conjugate hydroboration-reduction and organolithium additions to acylketene acetals. Synthesis of monoprotected β-dicarbonyls

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)94539-8

Hydride and organolithium additions to acylketene acetals are presented. Results indicate conjugate addition to be the dominant reaction pathway, resulting in the formation of monoprotected β-diketones and β-ketoaldehydes.