119096-73-0

Upstream product

• 103-26-4 Methyl cinnamate 
• 18020-59-2 methyl 3-hydroxy-2-methylidene-3-phenylpropionate 
• 100-52-7 benzaldehyde 
• 100-42-5 styrene 

Downstream Products

• 143505-39-9 methyl 2,3-dihydroxy-3-phenylpropionate 
• 65870-46-4 Methyl (2RS,3RS)-2,3-dihydroxy-3-phenylpropionate 

Relevant academic research and scientific papers

Ruthenium-catalyzed tandem olefin metathesis-oxidations

(Chemical Equation Presented) The utility of Grubbs' 2nd generation metathesis catalyst has been expanded by the development of two tandem olefin metathesis/oxidation protocols. These ruthenium-catalyzed processes provide cis-diols or α-hydroxy ketones from simple olefinic starting materials.

A Morita-Baylis-Hillman adduct allows the diastereoselective synthesis of styryl lactones

We disclosed herein a diastereoselective approach for the total syntheses of (±)-Leiocarpin A and (±)-Goniodiol. These biologically active styryl lactones were obtained from a common intermediate, prepared in five steps and 40% overall yield, using a simp

Ozonolysis of Morita-Baylis-Hillman adducts originated from aromatic aldehydes: an expeditious diastereoselective approach for the preparation of α,β-dihydroxy-esters

We disclose herein ozonolysis of Morita-Baylis-Hillman adducts originated from aromatic aldehydes. This efficient reaction provides α-ketoesters with different substitution patterns on the aromatic ring. Diastereoselective reduction of the corresponding α-ketoester obtained in the oxidative cleavage step provides α,β-dihydroxy-esters with excellent degree of anti diastereoselection. The method is simple and easy to execute and is therefore a valuable alternative to prepare either α-ketoesters or α,β-dihydroxy-esters.

The RuO4-catalyzed ketohydroxylation. Part 1. Development, scope, and limitation

A new straightforward oxidation of C,C-double bonds to unsymmetrical α-hydroxy ketones using catalytic amounts of RuCl3 and stoichiometric amounts of Oxone under buffered conditions has been developed, a reaction for which we coined the expression "ketohydroxylation". The transformation allows the direct formation of α-hydroxy ketones (acyloins) from olefins without intermediate formation of syn-diols. The present paper will provide detailed information starting with the underlying concept and the subsequent development of the reaction. The effect of base, solvent stoichiometry, and temperature will be discussed resulting in an improved mechanistic model that might help to explain the influence of different reaction parameters on reactivity and selectivity in RuO4-catalyzed oxidations of C,C-double bonds. Furthermore, an improved workup procedure allows the recovery of the ruthenium catalyst by precipitation while simplifying the overall product purification. The second part of the paper focuses on exploration of scope and limitation. A variety of substituted olefins are oxidized to α-hydroxy ketones in good to excellent regioselectivities and yield. Cyclic substrates proved to be problematic to oxidize; however, a careful analysis of temperature effects resulted in the development of a successful protocol for the ketohydroxylation of cyclic substrates by simply decreasing the reaction temperature.