Abstract
(Chemical Equation Presented) The 5-exo openings of oxetanes by hydroperoxides proceed rapidly and stereospecifically to furnish 1,2-dioxolanes. The corresponding 6-exo cyclizations are slower and proceed with moderate stereoselectivity. In the case of hydroperoxy acetals, 5-exo nucleophilic transfer of alkoxide competes effectively with 6-exo attack by the hydroperoxide.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 4333-4335 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Organic Letters |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 20 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 29 2005 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry