Perkin communications. Synthesis of chiral long-chain α-hydroxy acids from L-ascorbic acid. Useful components for the synthesis of cerebrosides
Abstract
Nucleophilic ring opening of chiral epoxy diols, derived from L-ascorbic acid, with 2-lithio-1,3-dithianes allowed preparation of long-chain (R)- and (S)-α-hydroxy acids of high optical purity.