Abstract
Methyl (E)-6-benzyloxy-4-hydroxy-2-hexenoate is prepared in both racemic and enantiopure form through reaction between (2-benzyloxy)ethyloxirane and the dianion of phenylselenoacetic acid followed by esterification with diazomethane, oxidation to the selenoxide and subsequent pyrolysis in 72% overall yield. © 1995, Taylor & Francis Group, LLC. All rights reserved.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-342 |
Journal | Synthetic Communications |
Volume | 25 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Feb 1995 |