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A novel entry to the synthesis of diazoacetates is disclosed. A variety of diazoacetates were synthesized from the corresponding bromoacetatesby treatment with
N,N'-ditosylhydrazine in moderate to high yields. Ease of operation with the stable crystalline reagent as well as a shortreaction time offer a useful alternative to the conventional methods.