Preparation of E- and Z-α-arylidene-γ-butyrolactones from Z-α-stannylmethylene-γ-butyrolactones: stereoselective synthesis of (±)-savinin and (±)-gadain
Abstract
E-α-Arylidene-γ-butyrolactones were prepared by the radical addition–elimination reaction of Z-α-stannylmethylene-γ-butyrolactones, whereas the palladium(0) catalysed cross-coupling reaction of the same substrates afforded Z-α-arylidene-γ-butyrolactones.