ISSN:
0018-019X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Organic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Synthesis of 2-Hydroxy-3-methyl-2-hexen-4-olidThe title compound 13a, a substance used in food-flavoring, was synthesized in 89% overall yield, starting from methyl 2-hydeoxy-3-butenoate (3a). The key step in this transformation is the isomerization of the C=C bond in 3a which yielded methyl 2-oxobutanoate as an intermediate. The latter underwent a self-condensation yielding 2-hydroxy-4-(methoxycarbonyl)-3-methyl-2-hexen-4-olid (11a), which, after hydrolysis and decarboxylation, gave 13a. In addition, the syntheses of five other compounds related to 13a are reported.
Additional Material:
1 Tab.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hlca.19870700214
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