The Journal of Organic Chemistry

Thermal ring annulation of. alpha.-vinylcinnamate methyl esters. A method for the generation of 3, 4-dihydro-2-naphthoate and 2-naphthoate methyl esters

JR Zoeller

Index: Zoeller, Joseph R. Journal of Organic Chemistry, 1988 , vol. 53, # 20 p. 4716 - 4719

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Abstract

Ring annulation of methyl 2-benzylidene-3-buten-1-oates (methyl a-vinylcinnamates) to generate a series of methyl 3, 4-dihydro-2-naphthoates has been accomplished by a thermal reaction. The thermolysis is performed either in the vapor phase at 425" C or by