Synthesis 1997; 1997(1): 29-31
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-1493
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Diels-Alder Reaction of Methoxythiophenes: A New One-Pot Synthesis of Dimethyl Phthalates

C. Corral, J. Lissavetzky* , I. Manzanares
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

A series of dimethyl phthalates have been prepared from methoxythiophenes and dimethyl acetylenedicarbocylate (DMAD) in xylene. When the reaction is carried out in acetic acid, thienylfumarates are obtained.

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