Stereochemical Prins cyclization: electronic versus steric effects on the synthesis of 2,4,6-trisubstituted tetrahydropyran rings

Kok Ping Chan, Ai Hua Seow, Teck Peng Loh

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Abstract

A convenient approach towards the synthesis of both syn- and anti-2,4,6-chlorotetrahydropyrans has been developed. The electronic and steric influences on the stereochemistry of the Prins cyclized products were investigated based on the substituents of the homoallylic alcohol.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)37-41
Number of pages5
JournalTetrahedron Letters
Volume48
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2007
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Lone-pair inductive effect
  • Prins cyclization
  • anti-Tetrahydropyran

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