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Intramolecular nucleophilic acyl substitution reactions mediated by samarium(II) iodide: A convergent approach to the preparation of enantiomerically enriched 4-hydroxy ketones from 3-iodopropyl carboxylates

Journal Article · · Journal of Organic Chemistry
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  1. Univ. of Colorado, Boulder, CO (United States)

A combination of samarium(II) iodide and iron(III) catalyst have been investigated with respect to the ability to stereochemically convert carboxylates to ketones. Racemization of centers {alpha} to the carbonyl were observed.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
430427
Journal Information:
Journal of Organic Chemistry, Journal Name: Journal of Organic Chemistry Journal Issue: 12 Vol. 59; ISSN 0022-3263; ISSN JOCEAH
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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