2-Cyclopenten-1-one → 6,6-Diethoxybicyclo[3.2.0]heptan-2-one

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To a solution of cyclopent-2-enone (3.7 g, 45 mmol) in pentane (80 mL) was added 1,1-diethoxyethene (89 mL, 677 mmol). The mixture was put in an ACE Photo Reactor (450 W lamp), and stirred at RT for 20 hr. It was concentrated to give the title compound as a pale yellow oil.

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