An efficient synthetic pathway is described for 5,7-dimethoxy-4-methylphthalide, a key intermediate in the synthesis of mycophenolic acid and its analogues. The procedure starts from methyl 3,5-dimethoxybenzoate and involves five simple steps to give phthalide 3 in 55% overall yield.
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