Abstract
Anodic oxidation of β-silylcycloalkanone enol acetates 1a-d in glacial acetic acid containing tetraethylammonium p-toluenesulfonate afforded α,β-unsaturated β-silylcycloalkenones 2a-d exclusively in 81-95% yields. The silyl group in 1a-d directed the oxidation under electrochemical conditions. © 1995.