Synthesis of α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes from the Fragmentation of Isoxazolidines with Methyl Iodide

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(95)00107-N

Isoxazolidines when treated with methyl iodide in THF, under reflux readily afford α,β-unsaturated aldehydes and quaternary ammonium iodide alcohols.