Abstract
Anions of itaconic acid derivatives [RO2CCHC(=CH2)CO2] are versatile intermediates for the synthesis of α-methylene lactones. The addition of these anionic species to aldehydes or ketones and subsequent lactonization and hydrolysis have been utilized for the synthesis of a variety of compounds including protolichesterinic acid, nephrosterinic acid, and canadensolide.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4065-4069 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
Volume | 41 |
Issue number | 26 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 1 1976 |