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

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4020(01)86343-2

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)-1(a-h) and (R)-1(b,f) in high enantioselectivity (90-100% e.e) and high chemical yield (