Melting points were measured on a Kofler block and are uncorrected. IR spectra (cm 1) were measured by the KBr technique (Table II). Meldrum's acid (I) was prepared according to ref.' in 63% yield; mp 94—95°C (acetone) (reported' mp 94—95°C), reffux in chloroform solution being the method of choice. In most cases the products separated already during the reaction. ... 2,2-Dimethyl-5-R-1,3-dioxane-4,6-diones (ha— JIg) Acetic acid (02 ml) and piperidine ...