Synthesis of 1-acyl-1H-pyrroles from cyclic 2-(acylmethyl)-1,3-diketones via rearrangement involving transannular interaction
Abstract
Cyclic 2-(acylmethyl)-1,3-diketones are converted into 1-acyl-1H-Pyrroles in high yields by ammonium acetate in acetic acid, via rearrangement of a hydroxypyrroline intermediate.