Summary The application of a novel cyclization reaction to the synthesis of oxygenated benzanthracene derivatives has been studied. -1 modification in the preparation of the important intermediate, ethyl y-phenylacetoacetate, is reported. NORTH CHICAGO, ILLINOIS RECEIVED JLXY 77, 1946 ... [ CONTRIBUTIOS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY, MASSACHUSETTS ISSTITCTE OF TECHNOLOGY] Some N-(2-Diethylaminoethy1)-anilines'
