This document does not have an outline. ... JavaScript is disabled on your browser. Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... Author links open the overlay panel. Numbers correspond to the affiliation list which can be exposed by using the show more link. ... Anodic oxidation of β-oxocarboxylate cyclic acetals in anhydrous methanol gives 2-methoxy-1,4-diox -acycloalkanes in 40–60% yields. The mechanism is discussed.