Darzens synthesis of 2,2-dichloro-3-(2-furyl)-3-hydroxypropionic acid derivatives

Esters and amides of 2,2-dichloro-3-(2-furyl)-3-hydroxypropionic acid were prepared by the reaction of furfural with dichloroacetic acid derivatives under the conditions of the Darzens condensation. The structures of the reaction products were confirmed by their1H NMR and IR spectra and chemical transformations.