Ring cleavage and successive aldol reaction of 3-[(trialkylsilyl)methyl]cyclobutanones

Org Lett. 2011 Nov 18;13(22):5986-9. doi: 10.1021/ol202424p. Epub 2011 Oct 18.

Abstract

3-[(Trialkylsilyl)methyl]cyclobutanones reacted with aldehydes by activation with titanium(IV) chloride to give acyclic β,γ-unsaturated β'-hydroxyketones.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Aldehydes / chemistry
  • Alkylation
  • Cyclobutanes / chemistry*
  • Methylation
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Aldehydes
  • Cyclobutanes
  • 3-hydroxybutanal