tert-butyl 3-oxopentanoate

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: A solution of 5-(1-hydroxypropylidene)-2,2 dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione (18.2 g, 69.4 mmol), tBuOH (19.9 ml, 208 mmol) and benzene (400 ml) was heated at reflux for 6 hours. Concentration in vacuo gave a red liquid. at reflux for 6 hours Concentration in vacuo gave a red liquid

Conditions: temp:0.00; pressure:0.00; stir:; See reaction.notes.procedure_details.

Procedure: A solution of 5-(1-hydroxypropylidene)-2,2 dimethyl-1,3-dioxane-4,6-dione (18.2 g, 69.4 mmol), tBuOH (19.9 ml, 208 mmol) and benzene (400 ml) was heated at reflux for 6 hours. Concentration in vacuo gave a red liquid. at reflux for 6 hours Concentration in vacuo gave a red liquid