Synthesis of 4‐Hydroxy‐2‐oxazolidinones Catalyzed by Tin Alkoxides

Ryota Kojima, Satoshi Sawamoto, Aritomo Okamura, Hiroki Takahashi, Shinji Tsunoi, Ikuya Shibata

European Journal of Organic Chemistry · 2011 · 11 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

Abstract Synthesis of 4‐hydroxy‐2‐oxazolidinone derivatives was accomplished from the reaction of α‐hydroxy ketones with isocyanates in the presence of a catalytic amount of a tin alkoxide. The reactions proceeded under mild conditions and are highly atom economical.

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