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The alkaline hydrolysis of the title ester was studied in 40 % dioxane
/water (v/v) solutions. Kinetic data, reactivity comparisons with mode
l substrates and activation parameters appear to suggest the occurrenc
e of a dissociative E1cB pathway although participation of the associa
tive mechanism cannot be definitely ruled out.