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Parallel kinetic resolution of 1-phenylethanol using quasi-enantiomeric active esters

E Coulbeck, J Eames

Index: Coulbeck, Elliot; Eames, Jason Synlett, 2008 , # 3 p. 333 - 338

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Abstract

Abstract The parallel kinetic resolution of racemic 1-phenylethanol using an equimolar combination of quasi-enantiomeric pentafluorophenyl esters is discussed. The levels of diastereoselectivity were excellent (> 88% de) leading to separable quasi-enantiomeric esters in good yields.