Synthesis 1989; 1989(3): 189-191
DOI: 10.1055/s-1989-27191
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Chiral Synthesis of (+)-Methyl 5-epi-Shikimate by Asymmetric Diels-Alder Reaction of (S)s-3-(2-Pyridylsulfinyl)acrylate

Tamiko Takahashi* , Akira Lyobe, Yoshitsugu Arai, Toru Koizumi
  • *Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Toyama Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Sugitani 2630, Toyama 930-01, Japan
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

( + )-Methyl 5-epi-shikimate (9) was synthesized diastereoselectively by asymmetric Diels-Alder reaction of (S)S-3-(2-pyridylsulfinyl)acrylate (1) with furan.

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