Polyene cyclization promoted by the cross conjugated α-carbalkoxy enone system. An efficient approach to highly functionalized decalins

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/jccs.199900062

The cross conjugated α-carbalkoxy enone system was found to be an excellent promoter for polyene cyclization. Under mild conditions, the reaction occurred readily with a high degree of regio- and stereoselectivity. Based on this facile process, an efficie