Enantioselective alpha-deprotonation-rearrangement of meso-epoxides

Enantioselective α-deprotonation-rearrangement of medium-sized (8-, 9- and 10-membered) cycloalkene-derived meso-epoxides using organolithiums in the presence of (-)-sparteine gives bicyclic alcohols in good yields and ees.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Hodgson, D, Lee, G
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 1996