Abstract
A synthesis of cis, anti, cis-4,4-dimethyltricyclo[6.3.0.02.6]undecan-3-one is described in which the key step is .beta.-enolate rearrangement of 9.9-dimethyltricyclo[5.3.1.01.5]undecan-10-one proceeding with retention of configuration. The required [5.3.1.01.5] ketone was prepared in 6 steps from tricyclo[5.2.1.01.5]dec-8-ene. This sequence constitutes a new route to the tricyclo[6.3.0.02.6]undecane ring system characteristic of the hirsutane sesquiterpenes. The 13C data for several tricyclic derivatives was reported. [The use of this compound as an antitumor and antibiotic agent was outlined.].

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