Abstract
Synthesis of (R,S)‐baclofen is described starting from N‐phthalimidoacetaldehyde. The key step in the synthesis was Pd(II)‐bipyridine–catalyzed conjugative addition of 4‐chloroboronic acid.
IICT Communication No. 051225.
Acknowledgments
V. R. is thankful to the DIICT, J. S. Yadav, and also CSIR, India, for the award of the fellowship.
Notes
IICT Communication No. 051225.