Synthesis 1990; 1990(4): 317-319
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-26863
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A Facile Synthesis of 2,6-Octadienedioic and 2,4,8,10-Dodecatetraenedioic Acids by Oxidative Coupling of 2-Butenoic or 2,4-Hexadenoic Acids

M. J. Aurell* , S. Gil, A. Tortajada, R. Mestres
  • *Departament de Química Orgànica Universitat de València, E-46100 Burjassot, Valencia, Spain
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

Oxidative coupling of the dianions of 2-alkenoic and 2,4-alkadienoic acids with silver nitrate or iodine provides a convenient and facile preparation of 2,6-octadienedioic and 2,4,8,10-dodecatetraenedioic acids, respectively.

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