Synthesis of new gamma- and delta-lactones by acid cyclization of 2,4-diethylenic-diacids

Citation
A. Valla et al., Synthesis of new gamma- and delta-lactones by acid cyclization of 2,4-diethylenic-diacids, SYN COMMUN, 31(2), 2001, pp. 279-282
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
SYNTHETIC COMMUNICATIONS
ISSN journal
00397911 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Pages
279 - 282
Database
ISI
SICI code
0039-7911(2001)31:2<279:SONGAD>2.0.ZU;2-S
Abstract
We have developed an easy synthesis for new gamma- and delta -lactones. Aci d-catalyzed cyclization of 2,4-diethlylenic-diacids yields new gamma or del ta -lactones, depending on the substitution pattern of the unsaturated side chain.