A general and versatile synthesis of 4- and 5-oxoacids

Article abstract of DOI:10.1080/00397919608003809

The condensation of Grignard reagents with succinic or glutaric anhydrides in presence of a catalytic amount of CuI is a good way for the preparation of 4- or 5-oxoacids.

Full text of DOI:10.1080/00397919608003809

This article was downloaded by: [Duke University Libraries]
On: 08 October 2012, At: 04:09
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
Informa Ltd Registered in England and Wales Registered Number: 1072954
Registered office: Mortimer House, 37-41 Mortimer Street, London W1T 3JH,
UK
Synthetic Communications: An
International Journal for Rapid
Communication of Synthetic
Organic Chemistry
Publication details, including instructions for
authors and subscription information:
http://www.tandfonline.com/loi/lsyc20
A General and Versatile
Synthesis of 4- and 5-Oxoacids
G Lhommet a , S Fréville a , V Thuy a , H Petit a & J.
P. Célérier a
a Laboratoire de Chimie des Hétérocycles-URA, 408,
Université P. et M. Curie, 4 place Jussieu, F-75252,
Paris, Cedex, 05, France
Version of record first published: 23 Aug 2006.
To cite this article: G Lhommet, S Fréville, V Thuy, H Petit & J. P. Célérier (1996): A
General and Versatile Synthesis of 4- and 5-Oxoacids, Synthetic Communications: An
International Journal for Rapid Communication of Synthetic Organic Chemistry, 26:21,
3897-3901
To link to this article: http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00397919608003809
PLEASE SCROLL DOWN FOR ARTICLE
Full terms and conditions of use: http://www.tandfonline.com/page/terms-
and-conditions
This article may be used for research, teaching, and private study purposes.
Any substantial or systematic reproduction, redistribution, reselling, loan,
sub-licensing, systematic supply, or distribution in any form to anyone is
expressly forbidden.

The publisher does not give any warranty express or implied or make any
representation that the contents will be complete or accurate or up to
date. The accuracy of any instructions, formulae, and drug doses should be
independently verified with primary sources. The publisher shall not be liable
for any loss, actions, claims, proceedings, demand, or costs or damages
whatsoever or howsoever caused arising directly or indirectly in connection
with or arising out of the use of this material.