Synthesis of 2H-1,5-benzodioxepin and 2,5-dihydro-1,6-benzodioxocin derivatives via ring-closing metathesis reaction

The synthesis of various 2H-1,5-benzodioxepin and 2,5-dihydro-1,6-benzodioxocin derivatives is described. The key step involves the construction of seven- and eight-membered rings via ring-closing metathesis reaction. (C) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.