Synlett 1994; 1994(5): 373-374
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22859
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Selenium Promoted Conversion of α-Substituted β,γ-Unsaturated Ketones into 2,3,5-Trisubstituted Furans

Marcello Tiecco* , Lorenzo Testaferri, Marco Tingoli, Francesca Marini
  • *Istituto di Chimica Organica, Università di Perugia, Italy
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Publication Date:
22 March 2002 (online)

β,γ-Unsaturated ketones, containing an electron withdrawing group in the α position, react with diphenyl diselenide and ammonium persulfate in acetonitrile to afford substituted furans in moderate to good yields.

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