Synthesis of 2,3-dihydro-4-pyranones from epoxides via intermolecular [4+2] cycloaddition reaction

Kiran Indukuri, Somasekhar Bondalapati, Sabera Sultana, Anil Kumar Saikia

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Abstract

An efficient synthesis of 2,3-dihydro-4-pyranones from epoxides and 3-alkoxycyclobutanones via an intermolecular [4+2] cycloaddition reaction, mediated by boron trifluoride etherate has been developed. The reaction is diastereoselective and gives trans diastereomers in excess.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)9398-9402
Number of pages5
JournalRSC Advances
Volume2
Issue number25
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Oct 2012
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Chemistry
  • General Chemical Engineering

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