Abstract
A convenient method is described for the synthesis of isolevoglucosenone 5, via allylic selenide 3, and its rearrangement to allylic alcohol 4, followed by oxidation with manganese oxide. Isolevoglucosenone 5, is produced in 62% overall yield.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
Financial support from the American Cancer Society, Institutional Grant to the University of Connecticut Health Center #ACSIN 152L-132 is gratefully acknowledged.