Synthesis of bicyclo[9.3.1]pentadecane derivatives, interesting intermediates for the preparation of taxuspine U and related diterpenoids

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(97)00463-2

The synthesis of regioisomeric bicyclo[9.3.1]pentadecane-3-one derivatives 1 and 2, interesting synthons for the preparation of novel diterpenoids, has been accomplished through an approach that entails as a key step the formation of a twelve-membered rin