Synlett 1992; 1992(2): 167-168
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-21305
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Asymmetric Synthesis of Chiral Spiroacetals Monitored by Chiral Sulfoxides: Application to (2S,6R)-2-Methyl-1,7-dioxaspiro[5,6]dodecane, an Insect Volatile

Guy Solladié* , A. Almario, F. Colobert
  • *Ecole Européenne des Hautes Etudes des Industries Chimiques, 1 Rue Blaise Pascal, F-67008 Strasbourg, France
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Publication Date:
08 March 2002 (online)

The title spiroacetal was prepared from (+)-(5S)-methyl 5-hydroxyhexanoate, which is readily obtained by reduction of an optically active ß-ketosulfoxide derived from glutaric anhydride.

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