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A New Synthesis of 8-Oxabicyclo [3.2. 1] octan-2-one and Its Use for the Preparation of Cycloheptane Annulated Furans

H Hopf, KG Abhilash

Index: Hopf, Henning; Abhilash Synlett, 2009 , # 20 p. 3349 - 3351

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Abstract

Abstract Two novel syntheses of 8-oxabicyclo [3.2. 1] octan-2-one are described, making this key intermediate readily available in preparative amounts. On chain elongation with various oxophosphonates this compound is converted to α, β-unsaturated ketones, which, on