Abstract
We have investigated 1,5-electrocyclic ring-closure reactions of conjugated esters with dimethyl diazomalonate in the presence of [Cu(acac)2] as catalyst. Our new protocol offers an easy entry to various polyfunctionalized γ-lactones in high yields. Their subsequent derivatives may be used as valuable intermediates, especially in the synthesis of natural products and their analogues.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1231-1240 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Helvetica Chimica Acta |
Volume | 89 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |