Stereoselective Syntheses of (±)-epi-β-Santalene and (±)-epi-β-Santalol

β-Cleavage of Bis(homoallylic) Potassium Alkoxides. Synthesis of γ-damascone

β-Cleavage of Potassium Bicyclo[2.2.2]oct-5-en-2-olates. Stereoselective synthesis of (±)-trichodiene

β-Cleavage of Bis(homoallylic) Potassium Alkoxides. Two-Step Preparation of Propenyl Ketones from Carboxylic Esters. Synthesis of ar-Turmerone, α-Damascone, β-Damascone, and β-Damascenone

β-Cleavage of Bis(homoallylic) Potassium Alkoxides. Preparation of 3-Hydroxypropyl and 4-Hydroxybutyl Propenyl Ketones from γ- and δ-Lactones. Synthesis of (±)-Rose oxide

A Novel Synthesis of γ,δ-Unsaturated Aldehydes from α-Formyl-γ-lactones

The intramolecular [4+2]π cycloadditions of (3-alkenyl)cyclopentadienes