Synthetic Studies on Taxane Diterpenes. II1Preparation of a Key Intermediate: 7-exo-Benzoyloxy-9, 9-Dimethyl Bicyclo[3.3.1]nonan-2,4-Dione

Abstract
The preparation of the title compound 1, a key intermediate in the Synthesis of taxane derivatives, from 9, 9-dimethyl bicyclo [3. 3. 1] nonan-3, 7-dione 3 is described.