F. L. Harris, L. Weiler
Jul 24, 1984
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
Abstract A stereospecific synthesis of the E and Z esters of C–4 deuterated 3-methyl-2-butenoic acid from methyl acetoacetate is reported; the labelled methyl 3-methyl-2-butenote is regioselectively deprotonated syn to the ester group under kinetic conditions.