Benzyl Esters of D- and L-Arabinals as Chiral Synthons in Organic Synthesis

Abstract

An acidic opening of the benzyl esters of D and L arabinal (1,5-anhydro-2-deoxy-erythro-pent-1-enitol) catalyzed by mercuric sulfate has been proposed as the key step in the preparation of chiral synthons with selectively substituted hydroxy groups.