Conversion of furans into gamma-hydroxybutenolides: use of sodium chlorite.
3,4-disubstituted furans are converted into gamma-hydroxy-butenolides by treatment with NaClO(2) in aqueous EtOH containing NaH(2)PO(4).
Clive
Derrick L J
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Chemistry Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada T6G 2G2. derrick.clive@ualberta.ca
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