Abstract
The key [4 + 4] cycloaddition in the biosynthesis of epoxytwinol A has been established by theoretical calculations to comprise of three processes. The first step is formation of the C8-C8′ bond generating a biradical intermediate. Next, rotation about the C8-C8′ bond occurs, and finally the C1-C1′ bond is formed. Biradicals stabilized by conjugation and two hydrogen bonds are essential for realization of this rare thermal [4 + 4] cycloaddition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1041-1044 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 8 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Mar 16 |