Darzens Condensation

Mechanism of the Darzens Condensation

Original publication	Compt. Rend.. 1904, 139, 1214.
Reviews	Chem. Rev.. 1955, 55, 283. Comp. Org. Syn.. 1991, 2, 409. Org. React.. 1949, 5, 419.

Sample reactions

KOt-Bu, ClCH2CO2Et

PhH, t-BuOH

RT, ON, 81%