The first practical approach to optically pure cyclopropanes derived from trans gamma-hydroxy enones

Authors
Palmer, FN Taylor, DK
Citation
Fn. Palmer et Dk. Taylor, The first practical approach to optically pure cyclopropanes derived from trans gamma-hydroxy enones, J CHEM S P1, 9, 2000, pp. 1323-1325
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry & Analysis","Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
JOURNAL OF THE CHEMICAL SOCIETY-PERKIN TRANSACTIONS 1
ISSN journal
0300922X → ACNP
Volume
9
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1323 - 1325
Database
ISI
SICI code
0300-922X(2000)9:<1323:TFPATO>2.0.ZU;2-J
Abstract
A new approach for the synthesis of optically pure cyclopropanes from trans gamma-hydroxy enones and stabilised phosphorus ylides is presented; the us e of light and a triplet sensitiser leads to a dramatic increase in reactio n rate and isolated yield.