This paper describes a straightforward synthesis of complex polycyclic
chromans. They are prepared from novel tricyclic-2-phenyl-4H-1,3,2-be
nzodioxaborins via a bicyclic orthoquinone-methide intermediate genera
ted in situ under thermolysis or Lewis acid condition. The dioxaborins
react with various allyl trimethylsilanes or with ethyl vinyl ether t
o give polycyclic chromans after acid cyclization or directly.