a School of Chemistry, Cardiff University, Park Place, Cardiff CF10 3AT, UK b Department of Chemistry, School of Science, Tokai University, Kitakaname, Hiratsuka-shi, Kanagawa 259-1292, Japan
Abstract:
Cyclization cascades involving C-C bond formations followed by lactonization reactions provide fast access to structurally complex tricyclic indane and tetrahydronaphthalene derivatives.