Benzannulated 6,5-Spiroketals from Donor-Acceptor Cyclopropanes.
Sinan GaiNigel T LucasBill C HawkinsPublished in: Organic letters (2019)
A rapid and facile synthesis of benzannulated 6,5-spiroketals from vinyl 1,1-diacylcyclopropanes is reported. The method utilizes mild reaction conditions with good to excellent yields and high diastereoselectivity. This methodology was then used to construct the core of berkelic acid.