Synthesis 1988; 1988(7): 535-537
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27627
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Catalytic Acetonylation of Cyclic 1,3-Dicarbonyl-Systems by 2-(Chloromethyl)-3,5-dioxa-1-hexene

Xue-Ping Gu* , Toshio Okuhara, Isao Ikeda, Mitsuo Okahara
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Osaka University, Yamadaoka 2-1, Suita, Osaka 565, Japan
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18 September 2002 (online)

The high yield synthesis of cyclic 2-mono-(or di-)acetonyl-1,3-dicarbonyl compounds from the corresponding cyclic 1,3-dicarbonyl compounds using 2-(chloromethyl)-3,5-dioxa-1-hexene in the presence of palladium(II) catalyst is reported.

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