A synthesis of a tricyclic intermediate for platencin from a simple aromatic precursor
is described. Oxidative dearomatization and intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction are
key features of the approach.
Key words
oxidative dearomatization - intramolecular Diels–Alder reaction - cycloaddition -
spiroepoxycyclohexa-2,4-dienone