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Synthesis 1995; 1995(10): 1263-1266
DOI: 10.1055/s-1995-4096
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Enantioselective Synthesis of the Apple Aroma Constituent 1,3,3-Trimethyl-2,7-dioxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane via Asymmetric Dihydroxylation

Margaret A. Brimble* , Daryl D. Rowan, Julie A. Spicer
  • *Department of Chemistry, University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia, FAX +61(2)3513329; E-mail brimble_m@alf.chem.su.oz.au
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31 December 2000 (online)

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The enantiomers of 1,3,3-trimethyl-2,7-dioxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane (1) were prepared in two steps from 6-methylhept-5-en-2-one using Sharpless asymmetric dihydroxylation.

2,7-dioxabicyclo[2.2.1]heptane - asymmetric dihydroxylation - apple aroma compound