title: An unusual dianion equivalent from acylsilanes for the synthesis of substituted beta-keto esters.
abstract: The reaction of lithiated diazo esters with acylsilanes generates a remarkable intermediate en route to highly substituted beta-keto esters.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, Illinois 60208, USA.
authors.forename: Chris V
authors.initials: CV
authors.lastname: Galliford
authors.forename: Karl A
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Scheidt
mesh_terms: D000215:Acylation; D000478:Alkylation; D000838:Anions / Q000737:chemistry; D004952:Esters / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D015394:Molecular Structure; D012821:Silanes / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D000838:Anions; D004952:Esters; D012821:Silanes