Synthesis 1995; 1995(3): 303-306
DOI: 10.1055/s-1995-3897
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Syntheses of γ-Oxo Acids or γ-Oxo Esters by Photooxygenation of Furanic Compounds and Reduction Under Ultrasound: Application to the Synthesis of 5-Aminolevulinic Acid Hydrochloride

L. Cottier, G. Descotes* , L. Eymard, K. Rapp
  • *URA 463 CNRS, Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, F-69622 Villeurbanne, France
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31 December 2000 (online)

The photooxygenation of 5-hydroxymethyl-2-furfural (1a) or derivatives 1b-g yields 4-hydroxy-Δ 2-butenolides 2 which are the precursors of butenolides 3 or α,β-unsaturated γ-oxo esters 5. The selective reduction of olides 2 or oxo esters 5 with zinc in acetic acid under sonication leads to γ-oxo acids 4 or γ-oxo esters 6. The photooxygenation of amino derivative 1d, followed by selective reduction of corresponding lactone 2d, gives 5-aminolevulinic acid hydrochloride (7) (ALA) after hydrolysis.