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1,1-bis(alkylthio)alkenyl group is an initiator in the electrophilic cyclization of polyenes

Journal Article · · J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States)
OSTI ID:5887748

The Z- and E-6-methyl-9-(1,3-dithia-2-cyclohexylidene)-5-nonen-2-ones were obtained from Z- and E-4-methyl-8-oxo-4-nonen-1-als and (1,3-dithia-2-cyclohexylidene)trialkoxyphosphoranes in the Wittig reaction. Their electrophilic cyclization by the action of trifluoroacetic acid with various methods for stabilization of the bicyclic oxonium salts were studied. Hydrolysis leads to 3-methyl-2-(3-oxobutyl)-2-cyclohexen-1-one, while reduction with triethylsilane or sodium borohydride gives 1,3-dimethyl-7-(1,5-dithia-1,5-pentamethylene)-2-oxa(4.4.0)bicyclodecanes as the main reaction products. A stereochemical reaction path is proposed. It was concluded that the 1-bis(alkylthio)alkenyl group is an effective initiator of the electrophilic cyclization of 1,5-polyenes.

OSTI ID:
5887748
Journal Information:
J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Org. Chem. USSR (Engl. Transl.); (United States) Vol. 24:6; ISSN JOCYA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English