Synlett 2001; 2001(8): 1335-1337
DOI: 10.1055/s-2001-16038
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Opening of α,δ-dihydroxyepoxides Controlled by Protecting Groups

D. Díez* , R. F. Moro, W. Lumeras, L. Rodríguez, I. S. Marcos, P. Basabe, R. Escarcena, J. G. Urones
  • *Departamento de Química Orgánica, Facultad de Ciencias Químicas, Universidad de Salamanca, Plaza de los Caídos 1-5, 37008, Salamanca, Spain; Fax + 34 923 29 45 74; E-mail: ddm@gugu.usal.es
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Publication Date:
31 December 2001 (online)

The influence of different protecting groups in the opening of highly substituted α,δ-dihydroxyepoxides has been studied. It is possible to control the opening or the cyclization of the epoxide depending on the protecting group used.