Synlett 2004(7): 1195-1198  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-822921
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A Direct Catalytic and Diastereoselective Aldol Route to Protected α,β-Dihydroxyketones

Michael C. Willis*a, Gary A. Cuttinga, Matthew P. Johnb
a Department of Chemistry, University of Bath, Bath, BA2 7AY, UK
e-Mail: m.c.willis@bath.ac.uk;
b Chemical Development Division, GlaxoSmithKline, Medicines Research Centre, Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, SG1 2NY, UK
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Received 16 March 2004
Publikationsdatum:
10. Mai 2004 (online)

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Abstract

The combination of Mg(ClO4)2, bipyridine (bipy) and N-methyl morpholine generates an effective catalyst for the direct addition of α-carbonate substituted ketones to aromatic aldehydes. The diol containing products undergo direct cyclic carbonate ­formation to provide protected adducts in good yield with high syn-aldol diastereoselectivity.