Synlett 2005(12): 1945-1947  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-871574
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Mild and Efficient Method for the Synthesis of Tetrahydropyran Derivatives via Cross-Cyclization between Epoxides and Homoallylic Alcohols Mediated by Bismuth(III) Chloride [1]

J. S. Yadav, K. Rajasekhar, M. S. R. Murty*
Division of Organic Chemistry, Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad-500007, India
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Publication History

Received 24 March 2005
Publication Date:
07 July 2005 (online)

Abstract

The reaction of epoxides with homoallylic alcohols mediated by bismuth chloride generated tetrahydropyran derivatives in good yields and with high stereoselectivity.

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IICT Communication number: 050504.

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IICT Communication number: 050504.