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A Novel Catechol Compound, an Unusual Side Reaction Product of a β-Ketoester with Pyruvic Aldehyde and Its Inhibition by Sodium Dithionite
Kato, Takeaki,Mochizuki, Masao,Okano, Shigeru,Matsuo, Noritada
, p. 3977 - 3982 (2003)
The structure of an usual catechol byproduct in the aldol condensation of the salt of 3-oxo-6-heptenoate and pyruvic aldehyde, and the discovery of an additive to inhibit its formation are described.