We describe a four-step sequence for the synthesis of complex 2-hydroxy-1-naphthoic acids involving Z-selective olefination of benzaldehyde derivatives with a novel dioxolenone-containing phenyl phosphonate reagent, followed by dioxolenone cleavage with alkaline trifluoroethanol and oxidative cyclization (Mn(OAc)(3)) of the resultant trifluoroethyl beta-keto esters. [reaction: see text]
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