Synlett 1994; 1994(11): 911-912
DOI: 10.1055/s-1994-23045
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A Straightforward Diastereoselective Synthesis of trans-Linalyl Oxide by an Intramolecular SN2′ Reaction

Michel-Ange Garcia* , Alain Méou, Pierre Brun
  • *Laboratoire de Synthèse Organique Sélective, associé au CNRS, URA 1320, Faculté des Sciences de Luminy, 163 Avenue de Luminy, case 901, F-13288 Marseille Cedex 9, France
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22 March 2002 (online)

An intramolecular SN2′ cyclization using 6, 7-dihydroxyneryl N-phenylcarbamate and zinc iodide affords the trans-linalyl oxide in good yield and high diastereomeric excess.

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