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Synlett 1991; 1991(9): 636-638
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-20823
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Expedient Preparation and Enantiomerization of Optically Pure Dicyclopentadienone (Tricyclo [5.2.1.02,6] deca-4,8-dien-3-one)

Seiichi Takano* , Kohei Inomata, Michiyasu Takahashi, Kunio Ogasawara
  • *Pharmaceutical Institute, Tohoku University, Aobayama, Sendai 980, Japan
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07 March 2002 (online)

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Expedient synthesis of optically pure (+)- and (-)-enantiomers of dicyclopentadienone (1; tricyclo[5.2.1.02,6]deca-4,8-dien-3-one) has been developed via the asymmetric resolution of the corresponding dienol mediated by lipase in organic solvents. The interconversion (enantiomerization) of both enantiomers has also been achieved by employing the Wharton reaction.

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