Abstract
The enolate Claisen rearrangement of O-protected allylic glycolates yields functionalized acylic systems with high syn and anti stereoselectivity. This procedure is the key step in a short synthesis of threo-4-methylheptan-3-ol, an aggregation pheromone of the European elm bark beetle.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 5177-5180 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 47 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1983 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry