An efficient preparation of optically active α-furfuryl amide by kinetic resolution using the modified sharpless asymmetric epoxidation reagent

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(91)80360-I

Kinetic resolution of α-furfuryl amide was first carried out by using the modified Sharpless asymmetric epoxidation reagent to give the slow-reacting enantiomers, (S)-la-f and (R)-lb,f in high enantioselectivity (90-100% e.e) and high chemical yield (45-5