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The tricyclic derrivative (10d) has been prepared by intramolecular Re
formatsky addition of alpha-bromopropionate (8b) in the presence of di
ethylaluminum chloride and activated Zn. Transformation of (10d) into
the tricyclic methyl ketone (12a) was accomplished by dehydration foll
owed by oxidation under Wacker conditions with 75% overall yield. (C)
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