摘要 |
Process for the preparation of 3(2,2-dihalovinyl)-2,2-dimethyl cyclopropane carboxylic acids, especially permethrin acid ethyl ester, by reacting a diazoacetic acid ester with a 1,1-dihalo-4-methyl-1,3-pentadiene in the presence of a catalyst comprising a divalent rhodium salt of a carboxylic acid or borofluoric acid. The products have improved yields and better cis/trans isomer ratios than when the more common catalysts, e.g. copper-bronze, are used. |