Abstract
cf. 62, 10428d. The synthesis of DL-1-(a-carboxybenzyl)imidazole-5-carboxylic acid is described. This compd. reacts with acetic and propionic anhydride to give enol lactones Ia and b, resp. Redn. of the corresponding oxo acids IIa and b with sodium borohydride, gives, upon heating, lactones IIIa and b.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 806-808 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of Organic Chemistry |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 3 |
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| Publication status | Published - 1966 |