V. Piccialli, T. Caserta
Jan 5, 2004
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
Abstract Perruthenate ion, from tetrapropylammonium perruthenate (TPAP), in the presence of tetrabutylammonium periodate (TBAPI) as reoxidant catalyses the stereospecific and stereoselective oxidative cyclisation of 1,5-dienes to cis -2,5-disubstituted tetrahydrofurans in good to moderate yields. NMO also works as co-oxidant in the process but is less effective and at least 0.7 equiv TPAP are required. Acidic conditions promote the formation of THF diols. 1,5-Dienes with two terminal double bonds give poor yields of THF’s or cleavage products.