Categories: C=O Bond Formation > Synthesis of Ketones
Synthesis of α-keto carboxylic acids, esters and amides
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The reaction of aryl diazoacetates with H2O and diethyl
azodicarboxylate (DEAD) catalyzed by dirhodium acetate gives aryl α-keto esters
in high yields.
Z. Guo, H. Huang, Q. Fu, W. Hu, Synlett, 2006,
2486-2488.
