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A New Synthesis of 2,2-Disubstituted Cyclopentane-1,3-diones from Succinic Anhydride
Doyle, I. D.,Massy-Westropp, R. A.,Warren, R. F. O.
, p. 845 - 847 (2007/10/02)
Reaction of succinic anhydride (1) with (1-ethoxycarbonylethylidene)triphenylphosphorane (2) gives ethyl 2-(5-oxotetrahydrofur-2-ylidene)propanoate 3.Compound 3 is cleaved with sodium ethoxide to the β-ketodiester anion, which is treated with alkylhalide
