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Synlett 1994; 1994(1): 68
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22741
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Electroreduction of 5-Chloro-7-nitrobenzofuran Derivative: A Facile Access to A Key Intermediate for ACAT Inhibitors

Sigeru Torii* , Hiroshi Okumoto, Tohru Minoshima, Seiji Kurozumi
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Okayama University, Tsushima-naka, Okayama 700, JAPAN
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22 March 2002 (online)

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Electroreduction of 5-chloro-7-nitro-2,2,4,6-tetramethyl-2,3-dihydrobenzo[b]furan in a DMF-tBuOH/Bu4NBF4/Zn-Zn system effected conversion of the nitro group into amine and ensuing removal of the chlorine atom in one pot, leading to a pivotal precursor for ACAT inhibitors.

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