Acetic Anhydride → HCID 54267635, compound

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Reaction Steps

The general method for the preparation of the starting enol esters is illustrated by the following example: 0.063M of 3,3,7-trimethyl-oct-6-ene-1-al were added under stirring to a mixture consisting of 0.06M of triethylamine, 0.126M of acetic anhydride and 1.1 g of potassium acetate pre-heated to 80°. The reactive mixture was refluxed for approximately 7 h. After cooling to room temperature, toluene and water were added and the two phases separated. 3,3,7-Trimethyl-1,6-octadienyl acetate was then obtained as a toluene solution and finally isolated by evaporation at reduced pressure.

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