A novel chiral approach to trans-3a,4,5,9b-tetrahydro-1H-benz[e]indene
Abstract
Enantioselectivity in the thermolysis of the optically active alkenic benzocyclobutenes 9a–g has been studied, resulting in the development of a novel and efficient route to chiral trans-3a,4,5,9b-tetrahydro-1H-benz[e]indenes 10 and 11.