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Synfacts 2008(8): 0838-0838  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2008-1077909
Metal-Catalyzed Asymmetric Synthesis and Stereoselective Reactions
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Enantioselective Addition of 2-Furylaluminum to Ketones

Contributor(s): Mark Lautens, Valentina Aureggi
K.-H. Wu, D.-W. Chuang, C.-A. Chen, H.-M. Gau*
National Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan, P. R. of China
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23 July 2008 (online)

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Significance

The development of a new asymmetric 2-furyl addition of (2-furyl)aluminum to ketones is reported. The corresponding chiral tertiary furyl alcohols are versatile intermediates in organic synthesis and they are obtained in good to excellent yields.