The stereodivergent asymmetric synthesis of a range of 2-(1 '-hydroxyalkyl)phenols

The use of the (S)-α-methylbenzyl group as a chiral auxiliary has allowed the diastereoselective ortho-deprotonation of a chromium tricarbonyl complexed phenoxy ring. When the resultant ortho-anion is treated with an aldehyde two diastereoisomeric complexes are formed, in relatively poor dr, which d...

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Main Authors: Davies, S, Hume, W, Roberts, P, Thomson, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010