A convenient synthesis of 5-alkylfuran-2(5H)-ones are described starting from 3-nitropropanoate and aldehydes, promoted by neutral alumina, in 35-60% overall yields, via a condensation-lactonization-elimination pathway.
A convenient synthesis of 5-alkylfuran-2(5H)-ones are described starting from 3-nitropropanoate and aldehydes, promoted by neutral alumina, in 35-60% overall yields, via a condensation-lactonization-elimination pathway.