Synlett 2002(10): 1679-1680
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-34236
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Synthesis of α,ω-Dicarboxylic Acid Dimethyl Esters from Cycloalkanones

Jong Chan Lee*, Chang Hoe Ku
Department of Chemistry, Chung-Ang University, Seoul 156-756, Korea
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Received 30 July 2002
Publication Date:
23 September 2002 (online)

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Abstract

Reaction of cycloalkanones with [hydroxy(2,4-dinitrobenzenesulfonyloxy)iodo]benzene and subsequent treatment of α-[(2,4-dinitrobenzene)sulfonyl]oxy cycloalkanone intermediates with Oxone® and PTSA in MeOH-H2O (6:1, v/v) solution provided dicarboxylic acid dimethyl esters in high yields.