New 1,3-oxathianes derived from Myrtenal: Synthesis and reactivity

Article abstract of DOI:10.1021/jo034404w

2-Methyl- and 2-phenyl-substituted oxathianes derived from Myrtenal have been synthesized in satisfying yields. Lithiation of 2-methyl-substituted oxathiane could not be done, but lithiation of 2-phenyl-substituted and non-substituted oxathianes could be