5-(2-Fluorophenyl)-5-oxovaleric Acid is used as a reagent in the preparation of indole derivatives which act as cell protective agents. It is also used as a reagent in the catalytic N-nitroso aldol reaction of ╬│,╬┤-unsaturated ╬┤-lactones.
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