Abstract
Formation of o-methylstyrylalkynes by flash vacuum pyrolysis of the corresponding stabilised phosphorus ylides at 900 degrees C is accompanied by unexpected cyclisation to give 2-alkenylnaphthalenes and deuterium labelling has been used to elucidate the mechanisms involved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1303-1306 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 36 |
Issue number | 8 |
Publication status | Published - 20 Feb 1995 |