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Spiro[5.5]undecane derivatives 6A and 7S were obtained in moderate ste
reoselectivity by the intramolecular spiroannelation reaction of a bis
-acetal 3 promoted by TMSOTf and the selectivity was reversed by chang
ing the solvent from acetonitrile to THF.