A new synthesis of 1,7-dioxaspiro[5.5]undec-4-enes via metallated allenol ethers. A formal synthesis of talaromycins A and B
Abstract
Sequential dialkylation of methoxypropadiene via the corresponding lithium derivatives gives 1,3-dialkylated methoxyallenes which undergo acid-catalysed ring closure to 1,7-dioxaspiro[5.5]undec-4-enes; by this route (6S*,9S*)-9-ethyl-1,7-dioxaspiro [5.5]undec-4-ene (15b) has been prepared which has previously been converted into talaromycins A and B.