A new ring enlargement reaction of γ-lactones to seven-membered cyclic ethers via intramolecular endo-mode cyclisation of the ω-hydroxy allenyl ketone intermediates in situ
Abstract
Phthalides 1a–f were treated with prop-2-ynylmagnesium bromide followed by treatment with 20% HCl in one pot to give the corresponding seven-membered cyclic ethers, benzoxepins 4a–f.