A novel synthesis of Oxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanone via (3,5)-oxonium-ene reaction

Pipas Saha, U. C. Reddy, S. Bondalapati, Anil K. Saikia

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Abstract

Oxabicyclo[3.3.1]nonanone can conveniently be prepared by the reaction of trans-p-menth-6-ene-2,8-diol and aldehyde or epoxide mediated by boron trifluoride etherate in good yields. The reaction proceeds via (3,5)-oxonium-ene-type reaction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1824-1826
Number of pages3
JournalOrganic Letters
Volume12
Issue number8
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Apr 2010
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Biochemistry
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Organic Chemistry

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