2-(5H-Dibenzo[a,d]cyclohepten-5-on-2-yl)acetic, propionic and butyric acids are prepared by oxidation of the corresponding 5-oxo- or ketal-protected oxoalcohols and aldehydes. The acid products exhibit anti-inflammatory, analgesic and anti-pyretic activity.
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