Dimethylformamide dimethyl acetal → (E)-ethyl 2-((dimethylamino)methylene)-3-oxopentanoate

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According to Scheme 9 Step 1: A solution of ethyl 3-oxopentanoate (13.9 mmol, 2.00 g) and of 1,1-dimethoxy-N,N-dimethylmethanamine (13.9 mmole, 1.84 mL) in DMF (10 mL) was microwaved for 30 min at 120° C. After evaporation of the solvent, 2.76 g (13.9 mmol) of (E)-ethyl 2-((dimethylamino)methylene)-3-oxopentanoate were obtained and used without further purification.

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