Abstract
A tricyclic core structure 2 related to gelsemine 1 was synthesized from an oxabicyclo[3.2.1]octanone 4 by a three-step bridge swapping strategy involving elimination of the bridging ether oxygen and intramolecular Michael addition of a tethered cyanoacetamide unit.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4747-4750 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2008 |