Quinone methide initiated cyclization reactions: Studies toward the synthesis of (+)-pancratistatin

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)74079-2

The synthesis of highly functionalized cyclohexenone 15, a possible precursor for (+)-pancratistatin, was accomplished in 15 steps (10% yield) from aldehyde 4 via a quinone methide initiated cyclization reaction.