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Review Article

Methods for Synthesis of α-Alkyl α,β-Unsaturated Aldehydes

Author(s): Ekaterina A. Verochkina*

Volume 17, Issue 5, 2020

Page: [539 - 545] Pages: 7

DOI: 10.2174/1570193X16666190617155058

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Abstract

α-Substituted α,β-unsaturated aldehydes represent a highly reactive class of compounds with a broad scope of application. Therefore, the development of methods for the synthesis of these bifunctional compounds is a dynamically progressing area of research. This review summarizes and highlights methods for the synthesis of α-alkyl α,β-alkenals.

Keywords: Aldol reactions, organocatalysis, α -alkyl α, β-alkenals, α, β-unsaturated aldehydes, unsaturated heteroatomic compounds, organic synthesis.

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