New oxidation of β-hydroxy α-methyl ketones: a convenient synthesis of 3-methylalkane-2, 4-diones
Y Yuasa, Y Kato
Index: Kato; Yuasa Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, 2001 , vol. 49, # 8 p. 3864 - 3866
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Abstract
The synthesis of 3-methylalkane-2, 4-diones, which are intense strawlike and fruit-flavored compounds, has been performed by the aldol condensation of n-alkanal (C2-C7) and methyl ethyl ketone to give 4-hydroxy-3-methyl-2-alkanones in 31-72% yield, followed by oxidation
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