Synthesis 1988; 1988(3): 221-222
DOI: 10.1055/s-1988-27518
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Benzyl Esters of D- and L-Arabinals as Chiral Synthons in Organic Synthesis

A. G. Tolstikov* , N. V. Khakhalina, L. V. Spirikhin
  • *Institute of Chemistry, USSR Academy of Science, Bashkirian Branch, Ufa, USSR
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20 August 2002 (online)

An acidic opening of the benzyl esters of D and L arabinal (1,5-anhydro-2-deoxy-erythro-pent-1-enitol) catalyzed by mercuric sulfate has been proposed as the key step in the preparation of chiral synthons with selectively substituted hydroxy groups.

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