D. Mal, Pallab Pahari, S. R. De
Nov 19, 2007
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Tetrahedron
Abstract
Abstract DBU catalyzed condensation of phthalaldehydic acids and 1,3-diketones has been developed to be a general method for the synthesis of 3-substituted phthalides. This method, in combination with mercuric acetate mediated oxidative aromatization has been utilized for the regiospecific synthesis of isopestacin (9) and cryphonectric acid (10).