Diketene → HCID 23346094, compound

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Reaction Steps

To a stirred solution of 343 g (1.25 mole) of α,α-bis(trifluoromethyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-5-methanol in 1880 ml of dry tetrahydrofuran cooled in an ice bath is added dropwise 106 g (1.26 mole) of diketene. The solution is allowed to warm to room temperature for 16 hours and then is refluxed for 30 minutes. The solvent is evaporated to give 463 g (100%) of crude α,α-bis(trifluoromethyl)-1-(1,3-dioxobutyl)-2,3-dihydro-1H-indole-5-methanol, m.p. 150°-151°.

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