A Photochemical Approach to the Bicyclo [5.3.1] Undecane Ring System of Taxane Diterpenes

M. Benchick-le-hocine, Duc Do Khac, M. FETIZON, Issam Hanna, R. Zeghdoudi

Synthetic Communications · 1987 · 13 citations · 4 references

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Abstract

Abstract The bicyclo [5.3.1] undecane derivative 12, an important structural element of the taxane diterpenes, was prepared by photocycloaddition of the bicyclo [3.3.1] dione 9 to allene followed by cyclobutane ring opening (the de Mayo reaction).

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