ChemInform Abstract: Synthesis of Enantioenriched γ-Quaternary Cycloheptenones Using a Combined Allylic Alkylation/Stork—Danheiser Approach: Preparation of Mono-, Bi-, and Tricyclic Systems.
Abstract
The addition of Grignard or organolithium compounds to enantioenriched vinylogous ester (I) followed by finely tuned quenching conditions affords β-functionalized cycloheptenones.