Synthesis 1993; 1993(1): 91-93
DOI: 10.1055/s-1993-25806
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A Highly Stereoselective Synthesis of a New Propargylic Epoxide: (3R,4S)-1-tert-Butyldimethylsilyl-3,4-epoxy-1-pentyne

Tōnis Kanger* , Milana Liiv, Tōnis Pehk, Margus Lopp
  • *Institute of Chemistry, Estonian Academy of Sciences, Akadeemia tee 15, EE0108, Tallinn, Estonia
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

The synthesis of a novel enantiopure propargylic epoxide, (3R, 4S)-1-tert-butyldimethylsilyl-3,4-epoxy-1-pentyne (9), from a readily available tartaric acid derivative, (4R,5S)-5-{[(tert-butyldimethyl-silyl)oxy]methyl}-2,2-dimethyl-1, 3-dioxalane-4-carbaldehyde (1), is described.