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Synlett 1994; 1994(2): 119-120
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-22761
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Use of the Sharpless Asymmetric Dihydroxylation as a Substitute for the Katsuki-Sharpless Asymmetric Epoxidation: An Alternative Route to Vitamin E and Prostaglandin Intermediates

Seiichi Takano* , Takehiko Yoshimitsu, Kunio Ogasawara
  • *Pharmaceutical Institute, Tohoku University, Aobayama, Sendai 980, Japan
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22 March 2002 (online)

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It has been demonstrated that the Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation (AD) can be served as a substitute for the Katsuki-Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation (AE) in the synthesis of vitamin E and prostaglandin intermediates by using terminal chloromethylalkenyl substrates.