Intramolecular Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction as a strategy for the construction of tricyclic sesquiterpene cores?

Organic & Biomolecular Chemistry Pub Date: 2018-01-30 DOI: 10.1039/C7OB03124F

Abstract

Starting from a common polyfunctionalized bicyclo[3.2.1]octane-6,8-dione intermediate, a concise synthetic route to tricyclic cores found in quadrane, suberosane, cedrane and related sesquiterpenes was developed using a Morita–Baylis–Hillman intramolecular reaction as a key step.

Graphical abstract: Intramolecular Morita–Baylis–Hillman reaction as a strategy for the construction of tricyclic sesquiterpene cores
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