Synthesis of (tetrahydrofuranyl)tetrahydrofurans via radical cyclization of bis(β-alkoxyacrylates)
Abstract
Radical cyclizations of bis(β-alkoxyacrylates) obtained from (3R,4R)- and meso-1,6-dibromohexane-3,4-diol proceed to form a C2-symmetric and a meso (tetrahydrofuranyl)tetrahydrofuran derivative.