Synlett 1997; 1997(8): 980-982
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-969
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Convergent Synthesis of a Trans-fused 6-7-6 Tricyclic Ether System Based on a Ring-closing Metathesis Reaction

Tohru Oishi, Yoko Nagumo, Masahiro Hirama*
  • *Department of Chemistry, Graduate School of Science, Tohoku University, Sendai 980-77, Japan, Fax +81(22)217-6566; E-mail hirama@ykbsc.chem.tohoku.ac.jp
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Synthesis of a trans-fused 6-7-6 tricyclic ether system was achieved via stereoselective acetal formation, reductive cleavage of the acetal, and a ring-closing metathesis reaction.