反应详情

The crude product (2.1917 g) of methyl 2-benzylidene-3-acetoxypropionate obtained in Example 13 was dissolved in 15 ml of methanol, and 84 mg (97%, 2.04 mmols) of sodium hydroxide were added thereto. The mixture was stirred at room temperature for 4 hours to form methyl 2-benzylidene-3-hydroxypropionate.