Acetal and ketal deprotection using Montmorillonite K10: The first synthesis of syn-4,8-dioxatricyclo[5.1.0.03,5]-2,6-octanedione

Elisabeth C.L. Gautier, Andrew E. Graham, Alexander McKillop, Stephen P. Standen, Richard J K Taylor

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Abstract

Montmorillonite K10 in dichloromethane at room temperature conveniently and efficiently converts acetals and ketals into the corresponding carbonyl compounds. The title dione (diepoxy-1,4- cyclohexanedione) has been prepared for the brat lime using this procedure.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1881-1884
Number of pages4
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume38
Issue number11
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 17 Mar 1997

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