The title compound, C19H31NO5S, was prepared using a Wittig-Horner olefinat
ion followed by an intramolecular Michael addition. Two diastereoisomers we
re obtained in a 80:20 (beta:alpha) ratio. The stereochemistry of the major
anomer (beta, thermodynamic) was based on NMR (C-13 and H-1) spectra. The
present X-ray structure determination confirms the configuration of this pr
oduct.