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A new method for the synthesis of α-methylenebutyrolactones

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Abstract

Methyl methoxymagnesium carbonate (Stiles' reagent) carboxylates butyrolactones in very high yield, and, with a new application of the Cope condensation for the introduction of the methylene group, permits the synthesis of α-methylenebutyrolactones in good overall yield.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)27
Number of pages1
JournalJournal of the Chemical Society, Chemical Communications
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1970

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