Cascade synthesis of (E)-2-alkylidenecyclobutanols

Org Lett. 2009 Oct 15;11(20):4764-6. doi: 10.1021/ol901985c.

Abstract

A facile, one-pot reaction cascade condenses 1,1,1-trichloroalkanes with alpha,beta-unsaturated ketones to unexpectedly furnish moderate to good yields of (E)-2-alkylidenecyclobutanols.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Cyclobutanes / chemical synthesis*
  • Cyclobutanes / chemistry*
  • Ketones / chemistry
  • Stereoisomerism

Substances

  • Cyclobutanes
  • Ketones
  • cyclobutanol