Synthesis of 6-Methoxy-1-oxaspiro[4,5]deca-6,9-diene-8-one

The synthesis of a new spirolactone is described. The title compound is obtained as a white solid in 46% yield from 3-(4-hydroxy-2-methoxyphenyl)propanoic acid using [Bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo]benzene (PIFA) as the oxidant.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Benjamin B. Fisher, Guy L. Plourde
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2002-02-01
Series:Molecules
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/7/2/315/