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The cyclization of 1,3-bis-silyl enol ethers or (2,4-dioxobutylidene)triphenylphosphoranes with phthalic dialdehyde allowed a convenient synthesis of a variety of 4,5-benzotropones. The hydrogenation of benzotropones afforded functionalized benzocycloheptanones which were transformed into tricyclic butenolides.
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