Synthesis 2005(9): 1528-1532  
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-865319
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Enantioselective Radical Methods for Lactone Synthesis: Use of Unprotected Haloalcohols as Radical Precursors

Mukund P. Sibi*, Miguel A. Guerrero
Department of Chemistry, North Dakota State University, Fargo, North Dakota 58105, USA
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Received 14 March 2005
Publication Date:
18 April 2005 (online)

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Abstract

We have developed an efficient free radical method for the synthesis of enantioenriched 6- and 7-membered lactones in one synthetic operation.

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