Abstract
The α-alkylacetyl chlorides were slowly treated with dried triethylamine, followed by treatment with alcohols or amines, to produce β-keto esters or β-keto amides, respectively. The process is a convenient alternative to prepare β-keto esters and β-keto amides.
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Financial support from National Science Council, Taiwan, ROC (NSC 89-2113-M-006-020) is appreciated.