Model studies directed towards microalgal polyether toxins. Use of 2-phenyl-sulphonyl cyclic ethers in the preparation of trans, syn, trns α-alkyl,β-hydroxy-substituted tetrahydropyran subunits

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)92095-1

A synthesis of optically active C₇- and C₈-tetrahydropyranyl subunits with suitable functionalities for further elaboration of transfused polyether toxins was achieved from glucal acetate via the use of 2-phenylsulphonyl intermediate