A practical synthesis of 2,3‐dihydro‐2‐benzofurancarboxylic acid: A general route to 2,3‐dihydrobenzofurans

Colin R. Edwards, M. J. Readhead, N. J. TWEDDLE

Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry · 1987 · 18 citations · 4 references

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Abstract

Abstract A practical synthesis of 2,3‐dihydro‐2‐benzofurancarboxylic acid is reported in five steps and approximately 40% overall yield. The methodology offers a useful new route to 2‐substituted‐2,3‐dihydrobenzofurans.

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