Intramolecular aldol reactions (Enols of nona-2,8-dione)

Enol structures of nona-2,8-dione

Below are shown the structures of the original diketone and its two enol structures, together with their electrostatic surfaces. One will cyclize to form an eight-membered ring, the other a six-membered ring.

^{(Red represents areas which are electron rich, blue represents areas that are electron poor)}

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