This paper is dedicated to the memory of Professor A. Srikrishna, Department of Organic
Chemistry, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India.
Abstract
A simple protocol for the synthesis of indane-based spirocyclics has been developed
via enyne metathesis, Diels–Alder reaction, and a [2+2+2] cycloaddition as key steps
starting from indane-1,3-dione. The key diene building block was assembled by enyne
metathesis. In this sequence, rongalite is used as a green reagent to prepare the
sultine intermediate, which is a useful precursor to generate the transient diene.
Keywords
spirocyclic compounds - [2+2+2]-cycloaddition reaction - rongalite - enyne metathesis
- Diels–Alder reaction