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Title: Synthesis of chiral diether and tetraether phospholipids: Regiospecific ring opening of epoxy alcohol intermediates derived from asymmetric epoxidation

Journal Article · · Journal of Organic Chemistry
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  1. Oregon Graduate Institute of Science & Technology, Beaverton, OR (United States)

Diether and tetraether phospholipids have been synthesized using chiral epoxy alcohol starting materials (e.g. glycidol 3-nitrobenzenesulfonate esters or tert-butyldiphenylsilyl ethers). These chiral precursors provide control over the stereochemistry, substitution patterns, and steric properties of the phosphoglycerol backbone. Configuration at the sn-2 glycerol carbon was controlled by asymmetric epoxidation of allyl alcohol followed by acid-catalyzed, regioselective opening of the oxirane ring using excess aliphatic n-alcohols to give mono-O-alkylated glycerol intermediates in good yields. 9 figs., 5 tabs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG06-88ER13963
OSTI ID:
390985
Journal Information:
Journal of Organic Chemistry, Vol. 59, Issue 11; Other Information: PBD: 3 Jun 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English