Inversion of enantioselectivity in the kinetic resolution mode of the Katsuki-Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation reaction

1991 ◽  
Vol 113 (7) ◽  
pp. 2786-2787 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seiichi Takano ◽  
Yoshiharu Iwabuchi ◽  
Kunio Ogasawara
1984 ◽  
Vol 62 (11) ◽  
pp. 2148-2154 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. D. Johnston ◽  
A. C. Oehlschlager

S-(−)- and R-(+)-frontalin (1,5-dimethyl-6,8-dioxabicyclo[3.2.1]octane) were prepared from (E)-2-methyl-2,6-heptadiene-1-ol utilizing the Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation reaction to induce chirality. The six-step synthetic sequence proceeded in approximately 50% overall yield and was found to be suitable for the preparation of multi-gram quantities of either enantiomer with ≥ 90% ee.


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