Process for stereoselective synthesis of 2-hydroxymethyl chromans
申请人:Wyeth
公开号:US20030105342A1
公开(公告)日:2003-06-05
A process for the stereoselective synthesis of 2-hydroxymethyl-chromans of formula (II) is provided
1
where R, R
1
, R
2
and R
3
are as defined herein. The compound of formula (II) is prepared using an optically active benzene compound of formula (I)
2
where R
0
is as defined herein. The 2-hydroxymethyl-chroman compounds of formula (II) are useful as intermediates for preparing a variety of medicinal agents.