One–Pot Synthesis of β,γ-Unsaturated γ-Lactone Phosphorus Yildes using 2-Nitro Trans-Cinnamaldehyde and Acetylenic Esters in the Presence of Triphenylphosphine

Abstract

Three-component reaction of triphenylphosphine and 2-nitro trans-cinnamaldehyde with dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate leads to β,γ-unsaturated γ-lactone phosphorus ylides in moderate yields. The reactions of 2-nitro trans-cinnamaldehyde with alkyl propiolates in the presence of triphenylphosphine produce 2H-pyran derivatives in moderate yields without the formation of any γ-lactone derivatives.

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Keywords:

• Triphenylphosphine
• alkyl propiolate
• dialkyl acetylenedicarboxylate
• β,γ-unsaturated γ-lactone phosphorus ylide
• 2H-pyran