Simple Preparation of α-Diazo Esters

Douglass F. Taber,* Ritesh B. Sheth, and Pramod V. Joshi
Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of Delaware, Newark, Delaware 19716 taberdf@udel.edu
J. Org. Chem., 2005, 70 (7), pp 2851–2854
DOI: 10.1021/jo048011o
Publication Date (Web): February 24, 2005
Copyright © 2005 American Chemical Society
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The TiCl4-mediated reaction of an ester with benzoyl chloride results in high yields of the α-benzoylated ester. Diazo transfer of the benzoylated ester utilizing p-acetoamidobenzenesulfonyl azide affords the α-diazo ester in good yield. Using this simplified procedure, it is easy to prepare gram quantities of α-diazo esters.

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  • Published In Issue April 01, 2005
  • Received November 9, 2004

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