Aryl γ-ketoesters as precursors for γ-butyrolactone dimers in samarium(II) iodide-mediated reactions

D. Bradley G. Williams, Kevin Blann, Judy Caddy, Cedric W. Holzapfel

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Abstract

Various aryl γ-ketoesters were transformed into corresponding substituted γ-lactone dimers in good yield upon reaction with SmI2.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3755-3762
Number of pages8
JournalSynthetic Communications
Volume32
Issue number24
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2002

Keywords

  • γ-Butyrolactones
  • Cyclisation
  • Samarium(II) iodide

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Organic Chemistry

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