Chiral modified vinylboronic ester 1, derived from D-(+)-mannitol, reacted
with nitrile oxides to afford optically active isoxazolines. The regioselec
tivity was excellent and moderate stereoselectivity (up to 60% d.e.) was ac
hieved. The configuration of new chiral centres in all the isoxazoline prod
ucts was established by NMR: analysis or X-ray analysis. (C) 2000 Elsevier
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