A New Method for the Preparation of δ-Alkoxy-α,β-unsaturated Aldehydes and Polyenals

Dienoxysilanes (2) react with acetals in the presence of TiCl4 and also in the coexistence of TiCl4 and Ti(OiPr)4 to give δ-alkoxy-α,β-unsaturated aldehydes (3–5) in good yields. In the presence of 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0] undec-7-ene or 1,5-diazabicyclo[4.3.0]non-5-ene and molecular sieves 3A or 4A, the elimination reaction of δ-alkoxyl group of α,β-unsaturated aldehydes (3–5) proceeds smoothly to afford the corresponding polyenals in good yields.