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The synthesis of the title compound (VIII) by selective ethynylation of 1, 5-Dioxo-7a-methyl-2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 7a-hexahydroindene (VI) followed by reduction is described.
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Communicated by Dr. K. N. Menon,f.a.sc.
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Swaminathan, S., John, J.P., Venkataramani, P.S. et al. Synthesis of 1-α-vinyl-1-β-hydroxy-5-oxo-7a-methyl-2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 7a-hexahydroindene. Proc. Indian Acad. Sci. 57, 44–47 (1963). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03046316
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