title: Amine-catalyzed coupling of allenic esters to alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyls.
abstract: Nucleophilic amines catalyze the 1,4-addition of allenic esters to alpha,beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds. The reactions proceed under mild conditions. In addition, Baylis-Hillman products serve as appropriate electrophiles for the process such that a one-pot, three-component coupling of aldehydes, acrylates, and allenic esters may be achieved.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Merkert Chemistry Center, Boston College, Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts 02467-3860, USA.
authors.forename: Catherine A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Evans
authors.forename: Scott J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Miller