Triphenylphosphine → ethyl (2E,4E)-5-(2,6-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-[(triphenylphosphoranylidene)amino]penta-2,4-dienoate

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Add, dropwise, a solution of 5 g of ethyl (2E,4E)-2-azido-5-(2,6-dimethoxyphenyl)penta-2,4-dienoate (16.5 mmol) in 60 mL of DCM to a solution of 4.37 g (16.7 mmol) of triphenylphosphine in 40 mL of DCM. Stir the reaction mixture for 2 h at RT, then concentrate under reduced pressure. Solidify the residue obtained in 100 mL of isopropyl ether, then filter on a frit and rinse with 50 mL of isopropyl ether, giving 7.9 g of ethyl (2E,4E)-5-(2,6-dimethoxyphenyl)-2-[(triphenylphosphoranylidene)amino]penta-2,4-dienoate in the form of a white solid.

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