Abstract
2-Aryloxetanes 3 are cleaved at the C-2 position upon treatment with lithium aluminium hydride to deliver the triols 4 in good yields (61-85 %). The regioselective ring opening at the more hindered position is facilitated by a hydoxyl group attached to the arene.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4363-4364 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Tetrahedron Letters |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 17 Jun 1996 |
Externally published | Yes |