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Asymmetric synthesis of α-unsubstituted β-hydroxy acids

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Abstract

α-Unsubstituted β-hydroxy acid (3-hydroxycarboxylic acids) are constituents of various natural products with pharmacological and other technical properties of interest. They are also important intermediates in organic synthesis. This article reviews various possible routes for asymmetric synthesis of enantiopure or enantiomerically enriched α-unsubstituted β-hydroxy acids.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)151-161
Number of pages11
JournalCurrent Organic Synthesis
Volume5
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - May 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • β-lactones
  • 3-hydroxycarboxylic acids
  • Arndt-Eister homologation
  • Asymmetric aldol reactions
  • Asymmetric reduction
  • Cyclic sulfates
  • Cyclic sulfites
  • Reductive cleavage
  • Reformatsky reactions

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