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Synthesis 1986; 1986(12): 1052-1054
DOI: 10.1055/s-1986-31872
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Preparation of Some 2,3-Dideoxylactones by an Unusual Catalytic Hydrogenolysis

Inge Lundt* , Christian Pedersen
  • *Department of Organic Chemistry, The Technica University of Denmark, Building 201, DK-2800 Lyngby, Denmark
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12 September 2002 (online)

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Hydrogenolysis of 2-bromo-2-deoxyaldono-1,4-lactones in ethanol solution with palladium as catalyst gives good yields of the corresponding 2,3-dideoxylactones with removal of not only the bromine atom but also the C-3 hydroxy group.