Abstract
The photochemical [2+2] cycloaddition of acetylene to chiral 2(5H)-furanones is investigated. The effect of the substituent at the stereogenic center of the lactone on the chemical yield and facial diastereoselectivity is evaluated. Using a C2-symmetric bis-lactone as substrate, a diastereomeric excess higher than 98% is found. © 2001 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 6695-6697 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 42 |
Issue number | 38 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 17 Sept 2001 |
Keywords
- Acetylene
- Cyclobutenes
- Diastereoselection
- Furanones
- Photochemical cycloadditions