Synlett 1997; 1997(12): 1459-1461
DOI: 10.1055/s-1997-1068
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Highly Stereoselective Aldol Reaction of Chiral 3-(p-Tolylsulfinyl)furfural with Silyl Ketene Acetal Catalyzed by Lanthanide Triflate

Yoshitsugu Arai* , Tsutomu Masuda, Yukio Masaki
  • *Gifu Pharmaceutical University, 5-6-1 Mitahora-Higashi, Gifu 502, Japan, FAX +81(58)237-5979; E-mail araiy@gifu-pu.ac.jp
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

The aldol reaction of optically active 3-(p-tolylsulfinyl)furfural with silyl ketene acetal catalyzed by a lanthanide triflate proceeded smoothly to give the syn- and anti-aldol products with high diastereoselectivities in high yield.