Active Methylene Compounds

Active Methylene Compounds

Active methylene compounds are those in which a methylene group (-CH₂-) is sandwiched between two strong electron-withdrawing groups. The hydrogen atoms of such a methylene group are highly acidic.

Keto Enol Tautomerism

Synthesis of Ethyl Acetoacetate

Reactions of Ethyl Acetoacetate

Synthetic Uses of Ethyl Acetoacetate

Synthesis of Diethyl Malonate

Reactions of Diethyl Malonate

Synthetic Usess of Diethyl Malonate

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