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An alternative stereoselective synthesis of protected trans-5-alkyl-4- hydroxy-2-pyrrolidinones
Huang, Pei Qiang,Tang, Xu,Chen, An Qi
, p. 2259 - 2268 (2000)
A flexible approach to protected trans-5-alkyl-4-hydroxy-2- pyrrolidinones was described. The key step involved the α-amidoalkylation of benzenesulfone derived from (S)-malic acid, with organozinc reagents generated in situ from Grignard reagents and anhydrous ZnCl2·OEt2.
