H. Ferraz, A. M. Aguilar, L. Silva
May 1, 2003
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Synthesis
Abstract
6-Methoxy-1-tetralone was transformed in six steps into an indan derivative related to the sesquiterpenes mutisianthol and jungianol. Key steps involve a thalium(III)-promoted ring-contraction (to assemble the indan unit)and a Wittig olefination (to attach the side chain).