A rational approach to chiral α-hydroxy aryl ketones from chiral aryl epoxides via regioselective, stereo retentive oxidative epoxide opening: Its application to the synthesis of antifungal Sch 42427/SM 9164

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)74391-7

A new, mild method for the direct conversion of chiral aryl epoxides to hydroxy-protected chiral α-hydroxy aryl ketones with complete retention of the chiral center and good regioselectivity has been established. An application of this new reaction to the synthesis of antifungal Sch 42427/SM 9164 is also described.