Synlett 1998; 1998(10): 1073-1074
DOI: 10.1055/s-1998-1889
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Novel Reductive Cleavage Reaction of α-Halo Epoxides with SMI2: Synthesis of Cyclopropanols

Heui Sul Park* , So Hee Chung, Yong Hae Kim
  • *Department of Chemistry, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, Kusong-dong, Yusong-gu, Taejon, 305-701, Korea
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

Aryl substituted α-halo epoxide reacted with SmI2 to give the cyclopropanols in the presence of HMPA, while allyl alcohols were yielded in the absence of HMPA.