Synthesis of α,α′-disubstituted linear ethers by an intermolecular nicholas reaction - Application to the synthesis of (+)-cis/-trans-lauthisan and (+)-cis/(+)-trans-obtusan

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/ejoc.200801063

A new and efficient methodology to prepare α,α'-disubstituted linear ethers through an intermolecular Nicholas reaction (interNR) is described. cis-2,8-Disubstituted oxocanes, cis-2,9-disubstituted oxonanes, their trans isomers, and their parent unsaturat