Stereoselective Synthesis of δ-Lactones from 5-Oxoalkanals via One-Pot Sequential Acetalization, Tishchenko Reaction, and Lactonization by Cooperative Catalysis …
... Volume: Page: ... 3c,7 Uenishi and co-workers 8 have demonstrated that 5-oxo-4-silyloxyhexanals can undergo the intramolecular Tishchenko oxidoreductions on treatment with stoichiometric amounts of (t-BuO)SmI 2 or aged SmI 2 solution (presumably ...
