Allylation of caged diketones via fragmentation methodology

Abstract

Fragmentation methodology was utilized to allylate some polycyclic diketones where ionic reactions are inappropriate. These allylated derivatives serve as useful precursors for the synthesis of higher polyquinanes.

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