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Alkylation and Michael addition of ethyl 3-methyl-4-oxo-2-phenylcyclohex-2-
enecarboxylate (1b) have been studied under basic conditions, similar react
ions with Hagemann's eater (1c) have been tarried out using phase transfer
catalysts as well as solid supports. The ratio of the C-1 to C-3 alkylated
products have been determined. A probable explanation for the regioselectiv
ity observed has been given.