A. Charette, J. Marcoux
Nov 5, 1993
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Tetrahedron Letters
Abstract
Abstract A new and simple chiral auxiliary derived from optically pure 1,2- trans -cyclohexanediol was developed for the asymmetric Simmons-Smith cyclopropanation of substituted allylic alcohols. Excellent yields and diastereoselectivities were obtained with a variety of olefins.