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Synlett 1991; 1991(5): 361-363
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-34737
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Generation of Polypropionate Fragments via a Tandem Aldol-Bis-oxidation Procedure

Norman E. Pratt* , Yun-bo Zhao, Shawn Hitchcock, Kim F. Albizati
  • *Department of Chemistry, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202, USA
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07 March 2002 (online)

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