Optically-active alpha-substituted carboxylic esters are prepared by treating a non-symmetrical ketene with an alcohol in the presence of an optically-active amine catalyst. Hydrolysis of the resulting esters, yields the optically-active acid corresponding to the non-symmetrical ketene.
光学活性α-取代
羧酸酯是通过在光学活性胺催化剂存在下用醇处理非对称酮来制备的。
水解生成的酯会产生与非对 称酮相对应的光学活性酸。