Synthesis and hydroboration/oxidation of tricyclo(5.2.1.04,10)dec-8-ene-2,5-dione(bis-acetal): new synthetic entry to tricyclo(5.2.1.04,10)decane-2, 5, 8-trione

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)86796-X

Tricyclo(5.2.1.0^4,10)decane-2,5,8-trione (4) has been synthesized from the corresponding bis-acetal of the unsaturated diketone 20 by a hydroboration/oxidation/deprotection sequence.