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Removal of an ester
« on: October 03, 2014, 03:02:06 PM »
I have ethyl acetoacetate reacting with heat. The ester in the middle of the compound is removed and the two sides are conjoined. Does anybody know how this could occur?

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Re: Removal of an ester
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2014, 05:11:39 AM »
Your description is not clear. Can you please draw or give the proper chemical name of the product?
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