Abstract
Sequential addition of iBu2AIH and RLi or RMgX to Schiff base esters derived from amino acids provides a simple route to β-amino alcohols. The reaction procedes without racemization, and with high threo selectivity. Several representative sphingosines are synthesized.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4985-4986 |
| Number of pages | 2 |
| Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
| Volume | 31 |
| Issue number | 35 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1990 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Drug Discovery
- Organic Chemistry