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A Highly Efficient Asymmetric Synthesis of Homotaurine Derivatives via Diastereoselective Ring-Opening of γ-Sultones

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2004

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Abstract

A highly efficient asymmetric synthesis of α,γ-substituted γ-amino sulfonates via diastereoselective ring-opening of enantiopure α,γ-substituted γ-sultones with inversion of configuration at the attacked γ-carbon is described. In the key step sodium azide is used as the nucleophilic nitrogen source. Secondary and tertiary γ-amino sulfonates were synthesized in very good yields and excellent diastereo- and enantiomeric excesses (de, ee ≥98%).