Butanal → 2-Propyl-1,3-cyclopentanedione

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To a solution of BF3.OEt2 (1.30 g, 9.2 mmol) and butyraldehyde (0.40 g, 5.5 mmol) in DCM (5 ml) under N2 at −78° was added a solution of 1,2-bis trimethylsilyloxycyclobutene (1.4 g, 6.1 mmol) in DCM (3 ml) maintaining a temperature of less than −70°. After 2 h at −78° the solution was poured into saturated NaHCO3, extracted into EtOAc, washed (brine), dried (MgSO4) and the solution concentrated in vacuo to yield a clear liquid. To this liquid was added TFA (20 ml) and the solution heated at reflux for 24 h.

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