A. Fkyerat, N. Burki, R. Tabacchi
Jul 1, 1996
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Tetrahedron-asymmetry
Abstract
Abstract (3S)- and (3R)-3-hydroxy-citronellic acid were obtained by Sharpless epoxidation of geraniol, followed by reduction of the epoxide and subsequent oxidation of the primary alohol to a carboxylic acid. This enantioselective approach allowed us to assign absolute configuration 3R to the naturally occuring monoterpene derivative.