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Title: 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, Vol. 59, Issue 12; Other Information: PBD: 17 Jun 1994
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English