Catalytic Codimerization of α,β- with γ,δ-Unsaturated Ketones: Novel Stereoselective Method of the Synthesis of Functionalized 8-Oxabicyclooctanes

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)91734-9

Functionalized 8-oxabicyclo<3.2.1>octanes (3a-e) were obtained in one stage from vinyl ketones and 5-methylhex-5-en-2-one or 1-phenyl-4-methylpenty-4-en-1-one in the presence of the catalytic system 2*SnCl2.