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Reaction of O-trimethylsilylated cyanohydrins with α-bromoesters: a new synthesis of tetronic acids

LR Krepski, LE Lynch, SM Heilmann, JK Rasmussen

Index: Krepski, Larry R.; Lynch, Laurie E.; Heilmann, Steven M.; Rasmussem, Jerald K. Tetrahedron Letters, 1985 , vol. 26, # 8 p. 981 - 984

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Abstract

Download full text in PDF Opens in a new window. Article suggestions will be shown in a dialog on return to ScienceDirect. ... Please enable JavaScript to use all the features on this page. ... Tetronic acids and β-keto-γ-butyrolactones are easily prepared by the zinc induced reaction of O-trimethylsilylated cyanohydrins and α-bromoesters. ... 0.5 mm). Argon was admitted when the vacuum was broken. The activated zinc can be stored in a closed bottle for at least ...