Photocycloaddition of 3-acetoxy-2-acetylbenzo[b]furan to alkenes; the synthesis of benz[b]oxepin-5-ones
Abstract
Cyclobutane derivatives, formed by [π2 +π2] photoaddition of 3-acetoxy-2-acetylbenzo[b]furan to alkenes, undergo base- and acid-catalysed retro-aldol cleavage to yield benz[b]oxepin-5-ones.