Abstract
An optimised procedure for the conversion of a quinate to shikimate structure has been developed using Martin's Sulfurane {Ph2S[OC(CF3)2Ph]2}. This protocol has been exploited in the synthesis of a novel difluoromethylene homologue of shikimic acid.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 358-360 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | SYNLETT |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2002 |
Keywords
- Acetals
- Antibiotics
- Fluorine
- Reformatsky reaction