Synthesis of (-) Baclofen as a Neurotransmitter Inhibitor
Author Affiliations
- 1Department of Chemistry, MNG Science College Babhulgaon-445101, India
- 2Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule University of Pune-411007, India
- 3Department of Chemistry, MNG Science College Babhulgaon-445101, India
- 4Department of Chemistry, Savitribai Phule University of Pune-411007, India
Res.J.chem.sci., Volume 6, Issue (8), Pages 6-9, August,18 (2016)
Abstract
Here, we reports enantioselective Michael additions reaction of diethyl malonate with substituted styrene. The yield ranges from 80-65 % having enantioselectivity 80-95%. The present strategy useful for the synthesis (-)-Baclofen. Starting from commercially available 4-chlorobenzaldehyde.
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