Synthesis 2004(3): 341-344  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-815953
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Novel α-Hydroxy-α-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)acetic Acid and its Derivatives. Preparation and Optical Resolution

Makoto Yamaye*a, Hirotaka Okanoa, Yoshiko Motoyanagia, Namiko Cho (Toh)a, Tetsutaro Yoshinagab, Toshiaki Tsuruc, Katsuya Mukaec
a Faculty of Engineering, Kyushu Kyoritsu University, 1-8 Jiyugaoka, Yahatanishi, Kitakyushu 807-8585, Japan
Fax: +81(93)6038186; e-Mail: yamaye@kyukyo-u.ac.jp;
b Department of Applied Chemistry, Kyushu Institute of Technology, 1-1 Sensuicho, Tobata, Kitakyushu 804-8550, Japan
c Department of Industrial Chemistry, Kyushu Sangyo University, 3-1 Matsukadai, 2-Chome, Higashiku, Fukuoka 813-8503, Japan
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Received 30 October 2003
Publication Date:
03 February 2004 (online)

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Abstract

A facile preparation of novel α-hydroxy-α-(2-hydroxy-1-naphthyl)acetic acid by a base-catalyzed condensation of 2-naphthol with glyoxylic acid is described. One of its derivatives, α-methoxy-α-(2-methoxy-1-naphthyl)acetic acid, has successfully been resolved.

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