Anal. Calcd. for CzlH180~: methoxyl, 8.76. Found: methoxyl, 8.84. 2, 4, 5-Triphenyl-3- chlorofuran and n-Butyllithiw.-A solution of 1 g.(0.003 mole) of 2, 4, 5-triphenyl-3-chloro- furan0 in 15 cc. of ether was added rapidly to a solution of 0.005 mole of n-butyllithium in 15 cc. of ether. The mixture was stirred€ or one hour and then carbonated in the usual manner to give 0.14 g.(14%) of crude acid melting at 240-245 O. After crystallization from glacial ...
