Abstract
Diols are desymmetrized by a tandem oxidation/Wittig olefination to give alpha,beta-unsaturated hydroxy esters without the requirement for protecting group strategies; the alpha,beta-unsaturated hydroxy esters are transformed into dienyl diesters using a second oxidation/Wittig olefination sequence using PCC.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2280-2 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Chemical Communications |
Issue number | 21 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 4 Jun 2006 |
Keywords
- Alkenes
- Butylene Glycols
- Chemistry, Organic
- Esters
- Manganese Compounds
- Organic Chemistry Phenomena
- Oxidation-Reduction
- Oxides
- Stereoisomerism