PROCESS FOR THE PREPARATION OF ARYLMALONATES

摘要

A process for the preparation of dialkyl arylmalonates of formula (I), comprises treating an arylmethylhalide of formula (II) with magnesium in an inert solvent, and a dialkyl carbonate or an alkyl chloroformate. A and R are as defined; L is hydrogen or halogen. The process is useful in the preparation of intermediate agro or pharmaceutical chemicals, or liquid crystals.