title: The direct acyl-alkylation of arynes.
abstract: An efficient and mild acyl-alkylation of arynes is described. The method is used to synthesize medium-sized carbocycles by the ring-expansion of cyclic beta-ketoesters.
authors.affiliation: Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, California 91125, USA.
authors.forename: Uttam K
authors.initials: UK
authors.lastname: Tambar
authors.forename: Brian M
authors.initials: BM
authors.lastname: Stoltz