Medium-ring 1,5-dienes. Part III. Cyclisation of germacra-1(10),4,7-(11)-triene oxides

1975; Issue: 22 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1039/p19750002332

ISSN

2050-8255

Autores

Edward D. Brown, James K. Sutherland, Teng W. Sam,

Tópico(s)

Botanical Research and Chemistry

Resumo

The mono-oxides of germacra-1(10),4,7(11)-triene (1) have been prepared and an explanation is offered for the relative proportions obtained. Cyclisation of the 1,10-oxide yields selinane derivatives, whereas guaianes are obtained from the 4,5-oxide. Reductive cyclisation of the latter gives a guaiane, and on pyrolysis it is converted into a bicyclo[4.1.0]heptane derivative having the carbon skeleton found in the carabrone group of sesquiterpenes.

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