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Abstract
The reaction of alkynes with tetracarbonyl[methoxy(2,4-dimethoxyphenyl)carbene]-chromium, followed by oxidation, gives naphthoquinones as well as other cyclized products. This has been utilized in the preparation of (3) an intermediate in the synthesis of 7-methoxyeleutherin.