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L-Proline was utilized to prepare an optically active 1-oxo-2-oxa-5-azaspir
o[3.4]octane for the first time. The synthesis of the racemic system, using
a tandem aldol-lactonization reaction, is also described. Ruthenium tetrox
ide oxidation of these compounds afforded the corresponding spiro beta-lact
one gamma-lactams.