Novel reduction (Zn-AcOH) of DDHQ esters. A new route to tropone synthesis
作者:Tirumalai R. Kasturi、Pragnacharyulu V.P. Palle、Jitendra A. Sattigeri、Kaipenchery A. Kumar
DOI:10.1016/0040-4020(95)01006-8
日期:1996.1
Zn/acetic acid reaction of DDHQ esters 1 a–d gave the saturated acids 3 a–d and the hydrocarbons 7 a–d. The intermediacy of the aldehydes 10 and 11 in the formation of the products has been established. Oxidation of hydrocarbons 7a and 7b gave the corresponding tropones (5a and 5b).