Proton acid induced rearrangements of bi
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F. van Rantwijk; R. E. van der Stoel; H. van Bekkum
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Article
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2010
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Elsevier Science
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English
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## Abstract Bicyclo[2.2.0]hex‐5‐ene‐2‐endo‐carboxylic acids and their methyl esters give the corresponding γ‐lactones, together with isomerized products, upon treatment with hydrochloric acid in acetic acid. The reaction mechanism is discussed.