G. Miller, Ned D. Heindel and, J. A. Minatelli
Oct 1, 1981
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Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Abstract
3-Aralkylidene-5-arylthiophen-2-(3H)ones can be prepared in two steps from 4-aryl-4-oxobutanoic acids through the intermediacy of butenolides and thiophenones generated by the sequential action of acetic anhydride, sodium hydrosulfide and aromatic aldehydes.