Synthesis of bicyclics using vinylboranes /

A concise synthesis of decalin using the first example of the

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lee, Yu Kai, 1967-
Format: Thesis Book
Language:English
Published: [Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified] ; 1997.
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Summary:A concise synthesis of decalin using the first example of the
intramolecular DielsAlder reaction of vinylboranes is
described. The essential triene precursors 33, 349 36 and 37
are readily available from the versatile Gassman one-pot
triene synthesis. The air-sensitive 1,7,9-decatrienylboranes
39 and 50 were generated in situ from either hydroboration of
37 with dicyclohexylborane or boron-tin exchange of 33 with
Br-9BBN. The intramolecular Diels-Alder reactions of 39 and
50 were found to be highly stereoselective. A systematic
synthetic, kinetic, and theoretical study of intramolecular
DielsAlder reactions of vinylboranes was carried out.
Stereoselective syntheses of the precursor
tributylstannyltrienes are described. The intramolecular
Diels-Alder reactions of trienylboranes 116 and 118-122 are
highly stereoselective. The corresponding theoretical
studies of the reactions, for the first time, established the
presence of twist asynchronicity strain in the intramolecular
Diels-Alder reactions and also accurately predicted the ratio
of endo/exo products distribution in the reaction of 117.
The twist asynchronicity strain was estimated to be about 3
kcal/mol. A concise, versatile synthesis of bridgehead
alcohol bicyclics using the powerful neutral dienophiles-
cycloalkenyldibromoboranes 203 and 204 is also described.
The Diels-Alder reactions of the cycloalkenylboranes were
found to be highly meta and endoselective in the reactions of
various dienes.
Item Description:Vita.
"Major Subject: Chemistry".
Physical Description:xvi, 285 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Issued also on microfiche from University Microfilms Inc.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references: pages 183-188.