摘要:
                                A new method for the conversion of the Z-isomer of unsymmetrical substituted bis-methylenesuccinic anhydrides, 'fulgides', to their geometrical E-isomers was achieved by heating the Z-isomer under reflux or a mixture of both isomers in pyridine to give the E-isomer in near quantitative yield. (C) 2002 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.