Synthesis 1988; 1988(2): 95-102
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27479
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Synthetic Applications of Double Functionalization by Cooperating Sulfur- and Oxygen-Containing Substituents

Junzo Otera*
  • *Department of Applied Chemistry, Okayama University of Science, Ridai-cho, Okayama 700, Japan
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20 August 2002 (online)

This review describes the cooperating effect of unsymmetrical disubstitution by sulfur- and oxygen-containing functional groups which gives rise to unique reactivities and synthetic utilities. 1. Introduction 2. Geminal Disubstitution 2.1. Novel One-Carbon Homologation Reagents 2.2. α-Acetoxy Ethers 2.3. Other Syntheses Following the One-Carbon Homologation 3. Vicinal Disubstitution 4. Allylic Disubstitution 5. Concluding Remarks