10.1246/bcsj.56.3527
The research investigates the reaction of various olefins with malonic acid in the presence of manganese(III) acetate (MA) to synthesize substituted 2,7-dioxaspiro[4.4]nonane-1,6-diones and other related compounds. The purpose is to develop a convenient one-step synthesis method for these compounds, which have potential applications in organic chemistry. Key chemicals used include olefins such as 1,1-diphenylethene, 1,1-bis(4-methoxyphenyl)ethene, methylenecyclohexane, 2-phenylpropene, styrene, 1-octene, and cyclohexene, along with malonic acid and manganese(III) acetate. The reactions were carried out in acetic acid, and the products were characterized using techniques like IR spectroscopy, H-NMR spectroscopy, and HPLC. The study concludes that this method provides a straightforward and efficient route to synthesize the target compounds, with yields ranging from 3% to 84% depending on the specific olefin used. The configurations of the products were determined based on H-NMR spectral analyses, and the results showed that the reaction outcomes varied significantly depending on the substituents on the olefins.