R. H. Higgins, Q. Eaton, L. Worth
1987
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Journal of Heterocyclic Chemistry
Abstract
Cyclization of either the tetrahydropyranyl or trimethylsilyl ether of 1-(alkylamino)-3-chloro-2-propanols 1 followed by cleavage of the azetidinyl ether provides a general method for the preparation of 1-alkyl-3-azetidinols. Unhindered amines provide a more facile preparation of derivatives of 1, or its ethers, than do hindered amines, while hindered derivatives of 1 undergo more facile ring closure.