A Regioselectio Synthesis of ${\beta}-Lactones$; Bromolactonization of 2-Substituted-1-Cyclohexenyl-1-acetic acid

  • Jew, Snag-Sup (College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University) ;
  • Lee, Hee-Soon (College of Pharmacy, Chungbuk National University) ;
  • Koo, Bon-Am (College of Pharmacy, Seoul National University)
  • Published : 1994.10.01

Abstract

Bromolactonization of 2-substituted-1-cyclohexenyl-1-acetic acids with 1, 3-dibromo-5, 5-dime-thylhydantoin 9DBH) and potsssium tertiary butoxide (t-BuOK0 in anhydrous DMF was found to proceed in a highly regioselective manner. The reaction predominantly resulted in the formation of ${\betha}-lactones$ (greater than 96%).

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