FIELD: organic chemistry, chemical technology. SUBSTANCE: invention relates to the improved method for preparing 2-alkylidene-4-bromoacetoacetic acid ester of the formula (3) wherein each R1 and R2 means independently each of other lower alkyl group with 1-5 carbon atoms that is used as an intermediate compound in preparing substances of pharmaceutical designation, for example, antibiotics. Method involves interaction of 4-bromoacetoacetic acid ester of the formula (1) wherein R1 has above mentioned values with aldehyde of the formula (2): R2CHO wherein R2 has above mentioned values in inert organic solvent in the presence of secondary amine and carboxylic acid. Method allows preparing the end product for a single stage with essentially high purity up to 96.4% and good yield up to 92%. EFFECT: improved preparing method, high purity and yield. 5 cl
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2003-11-27—Published
1999-10-28—Filed