title: Cyclohexenones as Michael acceptors in the Staunton-Weinreb annulation: a simple stannane modification for the synthesis of polycyclic systems.
abstract: [reaction: see text] o-Toluate anions generated via transmetalation from the corresponding tributyl stannane underwent a Michael addition-Dieckmann condensation sequence with various cyclohexenones. This protocol provides an efficient entry into complex polycyclic systems without the use of beta-alkoxy enones hitherto required for the reaction.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, University of Waterloo, 200 University Avenue West, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada N2L 3G1.
authors.forename: Bryan
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Hill
authors.forename: Russell
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rodrigo