Chemistry Letters · 1986 · 42 citations · 11 references
Natural SciencesChemistryOrganic ChemistryHeterocycle SynthesisHeterocyclic ChemistryOrganic Synthesis
Abstract 2-Methylene-4-butyrolactones were conveniently synthesized by treatment of an aldehyde with 2-carboethoxyallyl(-ic) bromide and metallic tin (and aluminum) in good yields. Protolichesterinic acid was synthesized by employing the method.
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