2-Diazonio-1-[(3-methylbut-2-en-1-yl)oxy]ethen-1-olate → 6,6-Dimethyl-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexan-2-one

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A solution of 3-methyl-2-butenyl diazoacetate (41.3 mmole, 6.36 g) in dioxane (20 ml) was added dropwise to a refluxing solution of cupric acetylacetonate (1.03 mmole, 0.27 g) in dioxane (400 ml) over a period of 7 hours under an argon atmosphere. After completion of the addition, the reaction mixture was heated under reflux for 1 hour. The crude reaction mixture was distilled to afford (±)-6,6-dimethyl-2-oxo-3-oxabicyclo[3.1.0]hexane (3.85 g, 75% yield); bp 110°, 16 mm Hg.

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