Catalytic Intramolecular Friedel-Crafts Reaction of Benzyl Meldrum's Acid Derivatives: Preparation of 5,6-Dimethoxy-2-Methyl-1-Indanone

Organic SynthesesElectrophilic aromatic substitution

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