“…In a manner similar to that described for the preparation of 18 a, the reaction of LiAlH 4 (4.6 g, 120.0 mmol) and 4-phenyl-4-azatricyclo[5.2.1.0 2,6 ]dec-8-en-3,5-dione [21] (4.8 g, 20.0 mmol) afforded 18 22 c: nBuLi (13 mL, 2.5 m in hexane, 30 mmol) was added dropwise under argon to a solution of 22 b (5.80 g, 20 mmol) in dry THF (140 mL) cooled to À78 8C. After stirring at À78 8C for 1 h, excess CO 2 gas was bubbled into the solution until a white solid ( % 2 h) was precipitated.…”