Synthesis 2002(11): 1541-1545
DOI: 10.1055/s-2002-33336
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The Oxa-Pictet-Spengler Reaction of 1-(3-Furyl)alkan-2-ols

William H. Miles*, Susan K. Heinsohn, Megan K. Brennan, Daniel T. Swarr, Patrick M. Eidam, Kathy A. Gelato
Department of Chemistry, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042, USA
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Received 11 March 2002
Publication Date:
23 August 2002 (online)

Abstract

The oxa-Pictet-Spengler reaction of 1-(3-furyl)alkan-2-ols with aldehydes catalyzed by p-toluenesulfonic acid gives good yields of the corresponding cis-5,7-disubstituted 4,5-dihydro-7H-furano[2,3-c]pyrans.