Synthesis 1990; 1990(12): 1119-1121
DOI: 10.1055/s-1990-27108
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The Oxidation of β-Alkoxycyclopentenones and β-Alkoxycyclohexenones to α′-Acyloxy Derivatives Using Manganese(III) Acetate in Combination with Carboxylic Acids

Ayhan S. Demir* , Tugmac Sayrac, David S. Watt
  • *Department of Chemistry, Middle East Technical University, 06531 Ankara, Turkey
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02 May 2002 (online)

The α′-oxidation of cyclic derivatives of β-alkoxy-α,β-unsaturated ketones using manganese(III) acetate in the presence of various carboxylic acids provided a convenient synthesis of 5-acyloxy-3-alkoxy-2-cyclopentenones and 6-acyloxy-3-alkoxy-2-cyclohexenones.

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