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What starting materials are needed to prepare 2-methylhexanoic acid [CH3CH2CH2CH2CH(CH3)COOH] using a malonic ester synthesis?

Organic Chemistry

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Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Publisher:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote

Chapter19: Enolate Anions And Enamines

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19.57P

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