Singh V, Sahu PK, Singh RB, Mobin SM. Molecular complexity from aromatics: a novel, stereoselective route to tricyclo[5.2.2.0(1,5)]undecenones, tricyclo[6.2.2.0(1,6)]dodecenones, and [n.3.3]propellanes.
J Org Chem 2007;
72:10155-65. [PMID:
18047375 DOI:
10.1021/jo702168s]
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Abstract
A general stereoselective route to functionalized and substituted tricyclo [5.2.2.0(1,5)]undecenones, tricyclo[6.2.2.0(1,6)]dodecenones, and [3.3.3]- and [4.3.3]propellanes from simple aromatic precursors is reported. The methodology involves generation and cycloaddition of annulated cyclohexa-2,4-dienones with various acrylates followed by manipulation of the resulting tricyclic adducts, leading to functionalized tricyclo[5.2.2.0(1,5)]undecenones and tricyclo[6.2.2.0(1,6)]dodecenones endowed with a beta,gamma-enone chromophore. Photochemical reaction of the tricyclic chromophoric systems followed by reductive cleavage provided an efficient entry into propellanes.
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