Mukaiyama aldol reaction of 1, 2-bis(trimethylsiloxy) cyclobutene catalyzed by magnesium(II) iodide

Xing Xian Zhang, Wei Dong Li, Ben Can Tang

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Abstract

Efficient Mukaiyama-type aldol reaction of 1, 2-bis(trimethylsiloxy)cyclobutene with aromatic aldehydes catalyzed by MgI2 is reported. The resulting succinoylation product of aldehyde was converted into the synthetic useful γ-lactone and butenolide derivatives.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)225-228
Number of pages4
JournalChinese Chemical Letters
Volume14
Issue number3
Publication statusPublished - 1 Mar 2003
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 1, 2-bis(trimethylsiloxy)cyclobutene
  • Magnesium iodide
  • Mukaiyama aldol reaction

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry

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