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Synlett 2000; 2000(3): 421-423
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6537
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Diels-Alder Reactions of Masked o-Benzoquinones with Electron-rich Dienophiles. Highly Regio- and Stereoselective Synthesis of Bicyclo [2.2.2]octenone Derivatives

Shih-Yu Gao* , Yen-Lin Lin, Polisetti Dharma Rao, Chun-Chen Liao
  • *Department of Chemistry, National Tsing Hua University, Hsinchu, Taiwan 300; E-mail: ccliao@faculty.nthu.edu.tw
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31 December 2000 (online)

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Highly regio- and stereoselective Diels-Alder reactions of masked o-benzoquinones with electron-rich dienophiles such as benzyl vinyl ether, dihydrofuran, phenyl vinyl sulfide and styrene that provide easy access to bicyclo[2.2.2]octenones are described.

2-methoxyphenols - masked o-benzoquinones - electron-rich dienophiles - Diels-Alder reactions