Synthesis 1985; 1985(10): 983-985
DOI: 10.1055/s-1985-31416
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Phase Transfer-Catalyzed Preparation of Oxiranes

W. Szeja*
  • *Institute of Organic Chemistry and Technology, Silesian Technical University, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland
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27 September 2002 (online)

Oxiranes 3 are prepared in 70 -85% yields by treating 1.2-diols 1 with one molar equivalent of p-toluenesulfonyl (2) or methanesulfonyl chloride (2′) under phase transfer conditions.