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Synthesis of the seed germination stimulant 3-methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2- one
Flematti, Gavin R.,Ghisalberti, Emilio L.,Dixon, Kingsley W.,Trengove, Robert D.
, p. 5719 - 5721 (2005)
3-Methyl-2H-furo[2,3-c]pyran-2-one 1 was recently identified as the key agent in smoke, responsible for promoting the seed germination of a diverse range of fire-dependent and fire-independent plant species from around the world. The synthesis of this novel compound, obtained in three steps from pyromeconic acid, is described.
