Nitrate ester derivatives from epoxides using CAN: Efficient preparation of key intermediates in the synthesis of 4-alkoxytrinems

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(97)00670-9

A regio and stereoselective opening reaction of epoxide with CAN (0.5 equivalents) in aprotic solvents is described. This novel reaction allowed the preparation of versatile nitrate estec derivatives as useful intermediates in the synthesis of trinems wid