Abstract
The cobalt(II) complex of the simple polyketide model methyl 3,5-dioxohexanoate is regioselectively alkylated to afford methyl 4-alkyl-3,5-dioxohexanoates, which cyclize on treatment with 1,8-diazabicyclo[5.4.0]undec-7-ene (DBU) to give 5-alkyl-4-hydroxy-6-methyl-2- pyrones.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 644-645 |
Journal | Journal of the Chemical Society D: Chemical Communications |
Issue number | 9 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Dec 1987 |