One step transformation of tricyclopentabenzene (trindane) [C₁₅H₁₈] to 4-[1R,2S,4R,5S)-1,2,5-trihydroxy-3-oxabicyclo[3.3.0]octane-4 spiro-1′-(2′-oxocyclopentan)-2-yl]butanoic acid [C₁₅H₂₂O₇]

Abstract

The complete, Ru(VIII) mediated oxidation of the benzene ring of trindane 1 is contained within the framework of peripheral methylenes to yield the unfragmented product 2.

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