Convenient Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Methyl (E)‐Cinnamates.

Abstract

Carboxylic acid esters Q 0530 Convenient Microwave Assisted Synthesis of Naturally Occurring Methyl (E)-Cinnamates. -A stereoselective method is presented for the synthesis of methyl (E)-cinnamates (III) by the Wittig reaction under microwave irradiation. The method is efficient and affords the products in high yields. -(MAHAJAN, R. P.; PATIL*, S. L.; MALI, R. S.; Org. Prep. Proced. Int. 37 (2005) 3, 287-290; Sch. Chem. Sci., North Maharashtra Univ., Jalgaon 425 001, India; Eng.) -M. Bohle 42-098