efficient method for the synthesis of synthetically useful non-racemic allylic alcohols from 4-methylbenzenesulfonates of non-racemic 2,3-epoxy alcohols is described. Satisfactory yields are obtained by treatment of 4-methylbenzenesulfonates of non-racemic 2,3-epoxy alcohols with potassiumiodide followed by zinc powder and ammonium chloride in a one-pot manner. The method has been successfully applied to