C. Dell'erba, M. Novi, G. Petrillo
1991
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Tetrahedron
Abstract
Abstract Potassium 2,4-pentanedionate reacts with diazosulfides (E)-1 and (Z)-2 in DMSO to give 3-aryl-2,4-pentanediones 3 via an S RN 1 process. Advantages and drawbacks of such new access to 3 are reported together with relevant mechanistic implications.