文摘
A facile and general method for copper-catalyzed decarboxylative alkylcarboxylation of cinnamic acids with dimethyl 2,2鈥?azobis(2-methylpropionate) has been developed. The scope and versatility of the reaction was demonstrated, and a broad range of substrates bearing electron-donating and -withdrawing groups on the aromatic rings were all compatible with this reaction to provide desired 尾,纬-unsaturated esters in moderate to good yields. Moreover, 伪,尾-unsaturated acids with a carbonyl group on the 纬-position of acrylic acids also smoothly proceeded to furnish the desired products in good yields.