Diastereoselective Conversion of β-Nitro-β,γ-Unsaturated Ketones into Conjugated (E,E)-Dienones

Herein, we report a new and stereoselective conversion of beta-nitro-beta,gamma-unsaturated ketones into conjugated dienones, a versatile class of electron-poor alkenes, widely exploited in organic synthesis as source of highly functionalized molecules. Products were isolated in good yields and the method tolerates a variety of functionalities.

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In this study, a new and selective method for converting beta-nitro-beta,gamma-unsaturated ketones into conjugated dienones was reported. These dienones are electron-poor alkenes that are widely used in organic synthesis to obtain highly functionalized molecules. The method showed good yields and tolerance to various functional groups.