The Synthesis via Organoiron Complexes of Pedicellanin Methyl Ether and Cuparene

Abstract
A synthetic route to Pedicellanin methyl ether as well as to Cuparene via iron tricarbonyl-cyclohexadienyl cations is reported. The unusual aromatization reaction of the iron tricarbonyl- cyclohexadienyl mojety by iron trichloride is evidencied.