Abstract
Reaction of Grignard reagents with methyl 3-acetoxy-2-methylenealkanoates produces (2E)-2-substituted alk-2-enoates, whereas a similar reaction with 3-acetoxy-2-methylenealkanenitriles provides (2Z)-2-substituted alk-2-enenitriles in high (Z)-stereoselectivity.
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