2-Ethoxyallyl Acetate is used for preparation of enol ethers via the corresponding allylpalladium complexes; cyclopentenone annulation.
1. Trost, B. M.; Curran, D. P. JACS 1980, 102, 5699.
2-Ethoxyallyl Acetate is synthesized by reaction of α-lithioethyl vinyl ether with Paraformaldehyde (40- 50%) followed by acetylation (Acetic Anhydride, Pyridine).1
2-Ethoxyallyl Acetate is used in a fume hood.
