A simple one pot procedure for the selective transformation of cyclic enone
s into cr-halo-a,P-enones is reported using dimethyldioxirane and metal hal
ides / Amberlyst 15. The method appears particulary appealing for the prepa
ration of labelled molecules for use with the CMIA techinique. (C) 1999 Pub
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