A new synthesis of 4-methoxy-cyclopent-2-en-1-ones

4-methoxy-cyclopent-2-en-1-ones $\text{6}$ are easily obtained through a simple procedure involving in the key-step the conversion of 2-furylcarbinols $\text{1}$ into 1,1,2-trimethoxy-al-kan-4-ones $\text{3}$, a masked form of 1,4-dicarbonyl compounds, by treatment with Amberlyst H15 in methanolic solution. Then, the regeneration of the aldehydic function and a base-catalysed aldolic condensation lead in high yields to the final products $\text{6}$.