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Interpretation:
A mechanism for the base catalyzed isomerisation of the minor product formed in the intramolecular aldo cyclization of 2, 5-heptanedione into the major product upon treatment with aqueous NaOH is to be proposed.
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The steps involved in the conversion required are i) Attack of the hydroxide ion on α, β-unsaturated
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A mechanism for the base catalyzed isomerisation of the minor product formed in the intramolecular aldo cyclization of 2, 5-heptanedione into the major product upon treatment with aqueous NaOH is to be proposed.
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- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning