Synthesis of 3′-deoxyribolactones using a hydrolysis-induced lactonization cascade reaction of epoxy cyanohydrins

Danielle J. Vugts, Halil Aktas, Kanar Al-Mafraji, Frans J.J. De Kanter, Eelco Ruijter, Marinus B. Groen, Romano V.A. Orru

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Abstract

The synthesis of 3′-deoxyribolactones was accomplished in a few steps from the commercially available 3-decyn-1-ol in 44% overall yield. The key transformation comprises a one-pot four-reaction hydrolysis-induced lactonization cascade. The strategy was employed to efficiently access optically active 5′-chloro-3′-deoxyribolactones.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1336-1339
Number of pages4
JournalEuropean Journal of Organic Chemistry
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Mar 2008
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • 3-Deoxyribolactone
  • Cascade reaction
  • Cyanohydrin
  • Cyclization

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