Abstract
A simple and general benzocyclization sequence, useful in the conversion of α-methylene ketones/aldehydes 1a-f to phenolic acetates 6a-g via the dienoic acids 5a-g is presented. The technique has provided a new route to the terpenoids, thymol acetate (6f) and (R)-(-)-curcuphenol acetate (6g).
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