The Reaction of 2-(Trialkylsiloxy)furans with Lead(IV) Acetate. The Synthesis of dl-Pyrenophorin

Article abstract of DOI:10.1246/bcsj.53.1061

The reaction of 2-(trimethylsiloxy)furans with lead(IV) acetate afforded the corresponding α,β-unsaturated γ-acetoxy-γ-lactones in good yields.The lactones were easily converted into the corresponding 3-acylacrylic acids.Utilizing this reaction, dl-pyrenophorin was synthesized.