Intramolecular reductive cyclization of unsaturated keto- or aldo-esters by samarium(II) di-iodide: a ready synthesis of bicyclic γ-lactones
Abstract
Treatment of unsaturated keto- or aldo-esters with Sml2 in tetrahydrofuran (THF) or THF–hexamethylphosphoramide affords bicyclic γ-lactones in moderate to good yields.