J. Papillon, R. Taylor
Jun 17, 2000
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Abstract
[reaction: see text] L-Proline was utilized to prepare an optically active 1-oxo-2-oxa-5-azaspiro[3.4]octane for the first time. The synthesis of the racemic system, using a tandem aldol-lactonization reaction, is also described. Ruthenium tetroxide oxidation of these compounds afforded the corresponding spiro beta-lactone gamma-lactams.