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Org. Biomol. Chem., 2009, 7, 1053 - 1059, DOI: 10.1039/b819966n


The hetero-Diels–Alder approach to spiroketals

Mark A. Rizzacasa and Annett Pollex


The hetero-Diels-Alder reaction can provide spiroketal systems with excellent stereoselectivity. This perspective article will briefly outline the scope and limitations of this approach for the production of naturally occurring spiroketals and derivatives.

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