Multi-step reaction with 4 steps
1: 1.) LDA, HMPA / 1.) THF, hexane, 0 deg C, 10 min; -78 deg C, 30 min, 2.) -78 deg C to room temperature, 3 h; room temperature, 7 h
2: 95 percent / BH3, (R)-C18H20BNO / tetrahydrofuran / 1.5 h / 0 °C
3: 1.) KH / 1.) THF, 0 deg C to room temperature, 1 h, 2.) 0 deg c, 2 h
4: 92 percent / DDQ / CH2Cl2 / 0.5 h / Ambient temperature; pH 7
With
N,N,N,N,N,N-hexamethylphosphoric triamide; (R)-C18H20BNO; borane; potassium hydride; 2,3-dicyano-5,6-dichloro-p-benzoquinone; lithium diisopropyl amide;
In
tetrahydrofuran; dichloromethane;
DOI:10.1021/jo981370x