Y. Tamura, M. Sashō, S. Akai
1986
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
Abstract The C4-acetoxyl derivatives of homophthalic anhydrides were prepared by a convenient α-acetoxylation of homophthalic acid followed by a dehydrative cyclization. The anhydrides have been converted into 4-demethoxydaunomycinone and daunomycinone in excellent overall yields.