Racemic 1,2-diphenyl-1,2-ethanediol is resolved to obtain (S,S)-isomer
in 99% ee through complexation with boric acid and (S)-proline. The r
acemic 1,1,2-triphenyl-1,2-ethanediol has been resolved to give (S)iso
mer in 94% ee using (S)-proline alone by refluxing in benzene.