Abstract
The reaction of the dilithium salt of phenylselenoacetic acid with a variety of glycidyl substrates yields 5-heteromethyl-3-phenylseleno-tetrahydrofuran-2-ones. Selective oxidation of the selenium atom allows the preparation of 5-thiomethyl- and 5-aminomethyl-2-(5H)-furanones. © 1987.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1881-1886 |
Journal | Tetrahedron |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 1987 |