We have observed 2 compact PPNe, AFGL 2343 and IRAS 22272+5435, in the CO J=1-0 transition using the Owens Valley interferometer (OVRO), and the NRAO 12-meter telescope. Our observations were made in the low and intermediate resolution configurations of the interferometer and we obtain a synthesized beam (HPBW) of ≃ 4″. We are now modelling both sources using statistical equilibrium/radiative transfer codes. Our objectives are to a) map the distribution and kinematics of the molecular gas at high angular resolution and b) estimate the physical conditions (mass loss rate, temperature, density) in the molecular envelopes, through our models.