Synthesis of .gamma.- and .delta.-lactones by free-radical annelation of Se-phenyl selenocarbonates
作者:Mario D. Bachi、Eric Bosch
DOI:10.1021/jo00043a030
日期:1992.8
A general method for the synthesis of gamma- and delta-lactones through the intramolecular addition of alkoxycarbonyl radicals, formed by reaction of Se-phenylselenocarbonates with n-Bu3SnH, onto carbon-carbon multiple bonds is described. This free-radical cyclization is characterized by high regioselectivity favoring exo addition and by a high ratio of cyclization to reduction. Monocyclic, fused bicyclic, and spirocyclic lactones are formed in good to excellent yield. Use of allyltri-n-butyltin as a chain-transfer agent in the place of n-Bu3SnH affords the corresponding 3-butenyl lactones.