Sodium Hydroxide → 2-(2-Chloro-2-propenyl)-5-(4-chlorobenzyl)-2-methylcyclopentanone

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3-(2-Chloro-2-propenyl)-1-(4-chlorobenzyl)-3-methyl-2-oxocyclopentane carboxylic acid methyl ester (Compound (XIII), R1=CH3, (Rb)Xbnb=CH2CCl═CH2, R2=CH3) (2.90 g, 8.16 mmol) was dissolved in i-PrOH (5 ml), and then an aqueous solution of NaOH (0.65 g, 16.3 mmol) dissolved in water (5.4 ml) was added, and stirring under reflux was conducted for 2.5 hours. Water (50 ml) was added, and extraction with hexane (50 ml×2) was conducted. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulfate, and concentrated to obtain the desired substance

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