Diethylzinc-Mediated One-Step Stereoselective Synthesis of α-Fluoroacrylates from Aldehydes and Ketones. Two Different Pathways Depending on the Carbonyl Partner
A efficient methodology allowing the one-pot stereoselective synthesis of alpha-fluoroacrylates, based on the addition of ethyl dibromofluoroacetate to a carbonyl derivative using diethylzinc as organometallic mediator, is described. Two different pathways have been identified depending on the involved carbonyl partner. In the case of aldehydes, an E2-type mechanism has been identified, whereas ketones go through an E1cb-type mechanism.
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