Synthesis of γ-acetopropyl alcohol (γ-APA)

Methods for the Synthesis of γ-Acetopropyl Alcohol

“…Another way of preparing ( I ) using Knunyants lactone ( XXVIII ) is based on the condensation of γ-butyrolactone ( XXXIV ) with alkyl acetate when using metallic sodium ( Fig. 12 ) [ 100 ]. The resulting ( XXXIII ) is hydrolyzed and decarboxylated in a potassium carbonate solution to form the target product.…”