title: The synthesis of (+/-)-1-ethylenedioxy-trans-2-(beta-R,S-hydroxypropyl)-3-(beta-acetoxyethyl)cyclopentane.
abstract: The synthesis of (+/-)-1-ethylenedioxy-trans-2-(beta-R,S-hydroxypropyl)-3-(beta-acetoxyethyl)cyclopentane (IV), starting from (+/-)-1-ethylenedioxy-trans-2-propargyl-3-(beta-hydroxyethyl)cyclopentane (I) by indirect hydration with mercuric acetate and hydrogen sulphide, is reported.
mesh_terms: D000480:Alkynes; D003517:Cyclopentanes / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D004149:Dioxoles / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D008628:Mercury; D013440:Sulfides
chemical_list: D000480:Alkynes; D003517:Cyclopentanes; D004149:Dioxoles; D013440:Sulfides; D008628:Mercury