A new variant of the Reformatsky-Claisen rearrangement is described. The reaction of substituted allyl alpha-bromoacetates with indium and indium(III) chloride under ultrasonication provides a general entry into the functionalized synthon. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
A new variant of Reformatsky-Claisen rearrangement is described. The reaction of an allyl α-bromo ester in the presence of indium(I) chloride provides a general entry into the functionalized synthon.