A Non-Racemic Equivalent of Glycolic Acid: Preparation of both enantiomers fromD-mannitol
作者:Philippe Renaud、Sokol Abazi
DOI:10.1002/hlca.19960790619
日期:1996.9.18
A practical synthesis of both enantiomers of 2-(tert-butyl)-2-methyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-one starting fromD-mannitol is reported. These compounds are chiral equivalents of glycolic acid (= hydroxyacetic acid) which are configurationally stable and can be alkylated via their enolates.