Haloacetylated enol ethers: 3. Synthesis of 3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-3-halomethylbenzoisoxazoles

The investigation of the halomethyl group effect on the regiochemistry of the reaction of 2-acetylcyclo-hexanones 1a-d and β-methoxyvinyl trifluoro methyl ketone derivative 2a with hydroxylamine to afford 3,3a,4,5,6,7-hexahydro-3-halomethyl-3-hydroxy2,1]benzoisoxazoles 3a-c , and the respective dehydrated compounds 4a-c , is reported. Compounds 1a-c, 2a proved to be versatile building blocks for the regiospecific synthesis of isoxazole derivatives having a 3-halomethyl substituent, in good yields.