Journal of the American Chemical Society, Vol.136, No.4, 1308-1311, 2014
Intermolecular/Intramolecular Sequential Aldol Reaction
The first example of intermolecular/intramolecular sequential aldol reaction of disilyl enol ethers is described. This strategy enables the formation of five-, six-, and seven-membered ring products. Four or more contiguous stereogenic centers are created with high levels of relative stereochemical control.