Total synthesis of α-cedrene: A new strategy utilizing N- aziridinylimine radical chemistry

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(98)01680-3

Tandem free radical cycloaddition reaction of the N-Aziridinylimine intermediate produced tricyclo[5.3.1.0^1,5]undecane skeleton stereoselectively. A total synthesis of α-cedrene was completed in three step sequence from the cyclization product.