Practical Synthesis and Diels−Alder Chemistry of [4]Dendralene

Alan D. Payne, Anthony C. Willis, and Michael S. Sherburn*
Research School of Chemistry, Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 0200, Australia
J. Am. Chem. Soc., 2005, 127 (35), pp 12188–12189
DOI: 10.1021/ja053772+
Publication Date (Web): August 13, 2005
Copyright © 2005 American Chemical Society

 To whom correspondence should be addressed regarding crystal structures. E-mail:  willis@rsc.anu.edu.au.

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, sherburn@rsc.anu.edu.au

Abstract

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Spectacular new atom efficient domino cycloaddition sequences involving [4]dendralene, the simplest cross-conjugated tetraene, are reported. Up to eight stereocenters, three new rings, and six C−C bonds are generated in one synthetic operation. The site selectivity of dienophile addition to cross-conjugated trienes and tetraenes is controlled with a simple Lewis acid.

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  • Published In Issue September 07, 2005
  • Received June 9, 2005

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