A stereoselective intramolecular halo-etherification of chiral enamides in the synthesis of halogenated cyclic ethers

Org Lett. 2007 Oct 25;9(22):4459-62. doi: 10.1021/ol701768n. Epub 2007 Oct 2.

Abstract

A stereoselective halo-etherification of chiral enamides is described here. This work provides an approach to halogen containing cyclic ethers and reveals further mechanistic insights to the chemistry of chiral enamides.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Ethers, Cyclic / chemical synthesis*
  • Hydrocarbons, Halogenated / chemical synthesis*
  • Models, Molecular
  • Molecular Structure

Substances

  • Ethers, Cyclic
  • Hydrocarbons, Halogenated