Reductive Alkylation of γ-Cyano-α,β-unsaturated Ketones. A Modified Robinson Annulation Process to α,α-Disubstituted β,γ-unsaturated Cyclohexanone System

Abstract
Reductive alkylation of various 4-cyano-2-cyclohexenones, readily available from α-cyano ketones via a Robinson annulation process, gave rise to the corresponding 2,2-disubstituted-3-cyclohexenone derivatives in a completely regioselective manner. Application of this methodology resulted in an efficient synthesis of the marine natural product nanaimoal in racemic form.

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