Asymmetric syntheses of 8-oxabicyclo[3,2,1]octanes: A cationic cascade cyclization

Bin Li, Yu Jun Zhao, Yin Chang Lai, Teck Peng Loh*

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Abstract

High octane: A novel and practical syntheses of 8-oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octanes using a cationic cascade cyclization reaction has been developed (see scheme; TIPS=triisopropylsilyl). The diastereomer of the cyclization product isolated depends upon whether the acetal or aldehyde substrate is used.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)8041-8045
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie - International Edition
Volume51
Issue number32
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Aug 6 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Catalysis
  • General Chemistry

Keywords

  • aldol reaction
  • cyclization
  • heterocycles
  • synthetic methods
  • titanium

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