Synthesis and X-ray crystal structure of a (C2)-C20-hexaquinane derivative, a potential dodecahedrane precursor

Abstract

In an iterative synthesis utilising four reagents, cis-bicyclo[3.3.0]octane-2,6-dione has been converted into a (C₂)-C₂₀-hexaquinane derivative, a potential precursor of the C₂₀H₂₀pentagonal polycycle dodecahedrane, the all-syn–cis-stereochemistry having been established by X-ray diffraction.