10.1002/hlca.19830660213
The research details the total synthesis of (k)-a-acoradiene (4) from 3-methoxy-2-cyclohexenone through an 8-step process. The key steps involve a regio- and stereoselective photo [2 + 2] addition and reductive fragmentation. The purpose of the study was to develop a new, stereoselective approach to synthesizing the spiro [4.5] decane system, specifically targeting (k)-a-acoradiene. The researchers used key chemicals such as 3-methoxy-2-cyclohexenone, lithium/sodium alloy, t-butyl hydroperoxide, and lithium in ammonia. They also employed various reagents like N-chlorosuccinimide, dimethyl sulfide, and lithium tetramethylpiperidide. The conclusions drawn from the study confirmed the feasibility of the intramolecular photoaddition/cyclobutane fragmentation sequence for synthesizing complex structures like (k)-a-acoradiene. The researchers successfully synthesized the target compound and provided detailed structural evidence through spectral analysis.