Synthesis

An efficient stereoselective synthesis of sphingosine

P Kumar, RR Schmidt

Index: Kumar, Pradeep; Schmidt, Richard R. Synthesis, 1998 , # 1 p. 33 - 35

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Abstract

This document was downloaded for personal use only. Unauthorized distribution is strictly prohibited. group transformations (Scheme). The choice of introducing a readily removable benzoyl protective group seemed to be more appropriate. Indeed, the hydroxyl group protection of 6 with benzoyl cyanide/triethylamine (£ 7) proceeded smoothly in high yield. Subsequent removal of the isopropylidene group under acid catalysis furnished the diol 8, ...