文摘
The Prins cyclization of syn-尾-hydroxy allylsilanes and aldehydes gives cis-2,6-disubstituted 4-alkylidenetetrahydropyrans as sole products in excellent yields regardless of the aldehyde (R鈥? or syn-尾-hydroxy allylsilane substituent (R鈥? used. By reversing the R鈥?and R鈥?groups, complementary exocyclic stereocontrol can be achieved. When the anti-尾-hydroxy allylsilanes are used, the Prins cyclization gives predominantly cis-2,6-disubstituted 4-alkylidenetetrahydropyrans, now with the opposite olefin geometry in excellent yield. The proposed reaction mechanism and the observed stereoselectivity for these processes are supported by DFT calculations.