F. Ghelfi, C. Stevens, Inge Laureyn
Feb 17, 2003
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Tetrahedron
Abstract
The reaction of N-substituted 4-methyl-2-pyrrolidinones or 4-diethoxyphosphoryl analogues, carrying at least two chlorine atoms between the C(3) and C(6) carbons, with alkaline methoxide in methanol afforded the corresponding 5-methoxylated 3-pyrrolin-2-ones, useful adducts for the preparation of agrochemicals or medicinal compounds.