Abstract
The synthesis of the trisubstituted cyclobutane 7, which is a suitable precursor for the preparation of oxetanocin carbocyclic analogues, is described. The key step involves a regio- and diastereoselective [2 + 2] photochemical reaction of ketene diethyl acetal with (S)-5-pivaloyloxymethyl-2(5H)-furanone, 3. As an application of this methodology, (-)-cyclobut-A has been prepared from the intermediate 7. © 2007 American Chemical Society.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2827-2830 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 15 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19 Jul 2007 |