A simple chiral synthesis of both (R)- and (S)-mevalonolactones from a single precursor via diastereocontrolled oxygenation

Abstract

S. Takano, M. Morimoto and K. Ogasawara, J. Chem. Soc., Chem. Commun., 1984, 82 DOI: 10.1039/C39840000082