Summary
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The oxidation of the cis-syn anhydride (II) with peroxyacetic acid proceeds stereospecifically and leads to the formation of the epoxy anhydride (III) with a cis disposition of the anhydride and epoxy rings.
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The opening of the epoxy ring in the epoxy anhydride (III) under the action of hydrogen chloride and of water was studied. On the basis of certain reactions and the infrared spectra conclusions were reached concerning the structures of the products then formed.
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