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alpha'-Alkylations of bicyclo[m.1.0]alkan-2-ones were shown to proceed
with high diastereoselectivity under conditions which favor kinetic c
ontrol of the product distribution. Product yields for active electrop
hiles were good to very good. In sequential alpha'-alkylations with di
fferent electrophiles, reversal of the order of alkylation switches th
e configuration of the newly formed quaternary center. (C) 1998 Elsevi
er Science Ltd. All rights reserved.