A disulfone compound represented by the general formula (3):
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wherein Ar is optionally substituted aryl, Y is hydrogen or oxo, and each wavy line represents either of E/Z geometrical isomers or a mixture thereof; a process for the preparation of the compound; intermediates thereof; and a process for the preparation of a carotenoid represented by the general formula (4):
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wherein Y and each wavy line are as defined above, comprising reacting a disulfone compound of the general formula (3) with a basic compound.
一种由通式(3)表示的二磺酮化合物:其中Ar是可选择的取代芳基,Y是氢或氧代基,每个波浪线表示E/Z几何异构体之一或其混合物;一种制备该化合物的方法;其中间体;以及一种制备通式(4)所表示的类
胡萝卜素的方法:其中Y和每个波浪线如上所定义,包括将通式(3)的二磺酮化合物与碱性化合物反应。