Organic Chemistry Division, Central Leather Research Institute, Adayar, Chennai‐20, INDIA Fax: 91‐44‐24911589
Abstract:
A diastereoselective synthesis of 4,5‐dihydrofurans by oxidative addition of 1,3‐dicarbonyl compounds with chalcones mediated by Mn(OAc)3 in moderate to good yields is reported.
