Synthesis of γ‐Substituted‐β‐(Ethoxycarbonyl)allylsilanes via Peterson Olefination

Abstract

γ‐Substituted‐β‐(ethoxycarbonyl)allylsilanes were synthesized via a Peterson olefination using ethyl 2,3‐bistrimethylsilylpropanoate.

Keywords:

• Peterson olefination
• β‐(Ethoxycarbonyl)allylsilane
• sec‐BuLi
• Aldehydes

Acknowledgment

The authors must thank Dr. A. Ishiwata of the Institute of Physical and Chemical Research for the measurement of high‐resolution mass spectra. Thanks are also due to Prof. E. Horn of Rikkyo University for help in the writing of this article.