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Synlett 1999; 1999(3): 363-365
DOI: 10.1055/s-1999-2611
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Nafion-H Catalyzed Isomerization of Glycidic to α-Hydroxy-β,γ-unsaturated Esters: Application in the Synthesis of a Trifluoromethylated Vinylic Epoxide

Mohammed Hachoumy* , Thomas Mathew, Emily C. Tongco, Yashwant D. Vankar, G. K. Surya Prakash
  • *Loker Hydrocarbon Research Institute and Department of Chemistry, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90089-1661, USA
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31 December 1999 (online)

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Facile Nafion-H catalyzed isomerization of glycidic esters to α-hydroxy-β,γ-unsaturated esters is reported. These compounds are useful synthetic intermediates. Application in the synthesis of a trifluoromethylated vinylic epoxide is demonstrated.

Nafion-H - glycidic esters - α-Hydroxy-β,γ-unsaturated esters - trifluoromethyltrimethylsilane - vinylic epoxide

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