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OXYGEN YLIDES-II. PHOTOCHEMICAL AND RHODIUM-CATALYZED REACTIONS OF DIAZOMETHANE WITH (S)-2-METHYLOXETANE
Kirmse, Wolfgang,Chiem, Pham Van
, p. 197 - 200 (2007/10/02)
Photolysis of diazomethane in (S)-2-methyloxetane gives 2- and 3-methyltetrahydrofuran (1:3.2), the latter being formed with 21 percent net retention of configuration.In contrast, rhodium acetate catalysis yields racemic 3-methyltetrahydrofuran exclusively.
