A new simple synthesis of variously substituted furans and butenolides

Abstract
The reaction of 1,2-disubstituted 3,3-bis(methylthio)prop-2-en-1-ones with dimethylsulphonium methylide gave 2,2-bis[methylthio]-2,5-dihydrofurans, useful synthons for a variety of furans and butenolides.

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