Diels-Alder reactions of bis(spirodienone) derivatives of calix[4]arene with acetylenes: highly regio- and stereoselective synthesis of bisbicyclo[2.2.2]octenone derivatives
a Organic Chemistry Section, Chemical Sciences Division, Regional Research Laboratory (CSIR), Trivandrum 695 019, India b Analytical Science Discipline, Central Salt and Marine Chemicals Research Institute, Bhavnagar 364002, India
Abstract:
Highly regio- and stereoselective Diels-Alder reactions of bis(spirodienone) derivatives of calix4]arene with acetylenes that provide easy access to bisbicyclo2.2.2]octenones are described.