Selective synthesis of glutaric acids from olefins

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(01)93424-0

Six representative glutaric acids have been regio- and stereoselectively prepared from the corresponding olefins in 49 to 65% overall yields. α,α-Dichlorocyclopentanones, readily available from the olefins by three-carbon annelation, are transformed via chloro enol acetates to the glutaric acids.