A synthesis of alpha-cuparenone based on symmetry considerations

doi:10.1139/v97-074

Title:	A synthesis of alpha-cuparenone based on symmetry considerations
Authors:	Ho, TL Chang, MH 應用化學系 Department of Applied Chemistry
Keywords:	symmetry;alpha-cuparenone;ring expansion;sesquiterpene
Issue Date:	1-Jun-1997
Abstract:	A ring expansion approach to alpha-cuparenone was accomplished in 5 or 6 steps. The key intermediate is 3-methyl-3-(4-methylphenyl)cyclobutanone, which was derived from a [2+2]cycloaddition of dichloroketene on a styrene derivative, followed by dechlorination.
URI:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1139/v97-074 http://hdl.handle.net/11536/149581
ISSN:	0008-4042
DOI:	10.1139/v97-074
Journal:	CANADIAN JOURNAL OF CHEMISTRY-REVUE CANADIENNE DE CHIMIE
Volume:	75
Begin Page:	621
End Page:	624
Appears in Collections:	Articles