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Recent Advances in the Synthesis and Applications of Benzo[b]thiophenes

Tony Y. Zhang Chemical Process Research and Development, Lilly Research Laboratories Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, 46285-4813, USA
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John O'toole Chemical Process Research and Development, Lilly Research Laboratories Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, 46285-4813, USA
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C. Scott Proctor Chemical Process Research and Development, Lilly Research Laboratories Eli Lilly and Company, Lilly Corporate Center, Indianapolis, IN, 46285-4813, USA
Pages 1-47 | Received 18 Oct 1998, Published online: 04 Oct 2006

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