Total Synthesis of dl-Cyclosativene by Cationic Olefinic and Acetylenic Cyclizations
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Journal Article
Racemic cyclosativene has been prepared stereospecifically by two routes each involving intramolecular capture of a homoallylic carbonium ion by a carbon-carbon multiple bond. Diels-Alder reaction between propynal and 2,3-dimethylcyclopentadiene followed by suitable elaboration of the product 15 gave the requisite norbornenyl tosylates 23 and 39 possessing endo-substituted alkene and alkyne side chains, respectively. Solvolysis of each in trifluoroethanol afforded tetracyclic products! 25 and 40, contaminated with tricyclic material in the case of 23, demonstrating the superiority of the alkyne group in achieving complete cyclization. The conversions of 25 and 40 to cyclosativene were effected in five and six steps, respectively. © 1980, American Chemical Society. All rights reserved.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Baldwin, SW; Tomesch, JC
Published Date
- January 1, 1980
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 45 / 8
Start / End Page
- 1455 - 1462
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1520-6904
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0022-3263
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1021/jo01296a022
Citation Source
- Scopus