Abstract
| - Stereoselectivity of TiCl4-mediated aldol reactions from(S)-2-benzyloxy-3-pentanone is dramatically improved whenthe reaction is carried out in the presence of 1.1 equiv oftetrahydrofuran (THF) or 1,2-dimethoxyethane (DME). Theresultant 2,4-syn-4,5-syn adducts are then obtained indiastereomeric ratios up to 97:3, which proves that theappropriate choice of the Lewis acid (TiCl4−THF or DMEvs Ti(i-PrO)Cl3) engaged in the process permits access toboth syn-aldol adducts.
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