Active methylene compounds were attached to the Wang resin by an ester
linkage. C-acylation was achieved with a reactive species generated i
n situ by the combination of a carboxylic acid, diethyl phosphorocyani
date, and triethylamine. Cleavage from the resin with simultaneous dec
arboxylation gave the products in moderate to good yield. (C) 1998 Els
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