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Novel reduction (Zn-AcOH) of DDHQ esters - A new route to tropone synthesis
Kasturi,Palle,Sattigeri,Kumar
, p. 1707 - 1712 (1996)
Zn/acetic acid reaction of DDHQ esters 1 a-d gave the saturated acids 3 a-d and the hydrocarbons 7 a-d. The intermediacy of the aldehydes 10 and 11 in the formation of the products has been established. Oxidation of hydrocarbons 7a and 7b gave the corresponding tropones (5a and 5b).
