A novel radical-based synthesis of valerolactones

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The photolytic radical addition of phenylselenomalonates to allylic alcohols, followed by acid-catalyzed cyclization yields valerolactones incorporating a phenylseleno substituent.

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A Novel Radical-Based
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Jeffrey H. Byers a , Brendan M. O'Leary a & Maggie
A. Zraly a
a Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry Middlebury
College, Middlebury, VT, 05753
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A Novel Radical-Based Synthesis of Valerolactones, Synthetic Communications: An
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