Synthesis 1991; 1991(4): 311-313
DOI: 10.1055/s-1991-26453
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A One-Pot Synthesis of Racemic and Enantiomeric γ-Butyrolactones

Arun K. Mandal* , S. W. Mahajan
  • *Alchemie Research Centre, P.O. Box 155, Thane-Belapur Road, Thane 400 601, Maharashtra, India
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29. April 2002 (online)

Borinate esters 4, derived from the hydroboration of homoallylic alcohols 2 were oxidized with chromic acid to provide a one-pot synthesis of the racemic and enantiomeric γ-butyrolactones (2-oxotetrahydrofurans) 3.

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