(2Z,4E)-1,3,6-triacetoxyhexa-2,4-diene a novel Diels–Alder diene precursor of cyclohexanones
Abstract
The novel title diene 4, prepared from 3,4,6-tri-O-acetyl-D-glucal, is a stable compound which undergoes Diels–Alder reactions with electron-deficient dienophiles, to give cyclohexanone derivatives.