Conversion of aldehydes and ketones to 1,3-dioxanes with 2-trimethylsilyl-1,3-propanediol affords carbonyl-protected products, ultimately susceptible to unmasking with LiBF4 in THF. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.
Conversion of aldehydes and ketones to 1,3-dioxanes with 2-trimethylsilyl-1,3-propanediol affords carbonyl-protected products, ultimately susceptible to unmasking with LiBF4 in THF. (C) 1997 Elsevier Science Ltd.