J. Mcintosh, R. Thangarasa, D. Ager
1992
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Tetrahedron
Abstract
Abstract Contrary to a published report, C-alkylation of methyl hippurate requires two equivalents of base. The choice of additive (TMEDA or HMPA) influences the result. Deuteration of the enolate gives results which depend on both the deuterium source and the nature of the additive.