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Synlett 1993; 1993(12): 931-932
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-22657
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Tandem Double Michael Addition/Sigmatropic Rearrangements for the Construction of Highly Substituted Rings: A Synthesis of the Taxol A Ring

Philip J. Parsons* , Marijan Stefinovic
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Reading, Whiteknights, Reading RG6 2AD, Berkshire, England
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19 March 2002 (online)

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A new ring synthesis is described which relies on a double Michael addition of enolates derived from α,β-unsaturated ketones to allenyl sulphoxides. The resulting allylic sulphoxides can be isolated or rearranged in situ to cyclic allylic alcohols.