Synlett 1996; 1996(11): 1095-1096
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5692
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Preparation of Oxetanes by Zirconium(IV) Chloride Promoted Cycloaddition of Allylsilane to Aldehydes

Takahiko Akiyama* , Masahiro Yamanaka
  • *Department of Chemistry, Gakushuin University, 1-5-1, Mejiro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 171, Japan, Fax +81-3-5992-1026, E-mail: takahiko.akiyama@gakushuin.ac.jp
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Zirconium(IV) chloride mediated [2+2] cycloaddition of allylsilanes, which possess bulky substituents on silicon atom, to α-siloxyaldehydes proceeded stereoselectively in toluene to afford oxetane derivatives in good yields.

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