ISSN:
0018-019X
Keywords:
Chemistry
;
Organic Chemistry
Source:
Wiley InterScience Backfile Collection 1832-2000
Topics:
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
A practical synthesis of both enantiomers of 2-(tert-butyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-one starting from D-mannitol is reported. These compounds are chiral equivalents of glycolic acid (= hydroxyacetic acid) which are configurationally stable and can be alkylated via their enolates.
Additional Material:
1 Ill.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/hlca.19960790619
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