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Highly regioselective ring opening of epoxides using NaN3: A short and efficient synthesis of (-)-cytoxazone
Boruwa, Joshodeep,Borah, Jagat C.,Kalita, Biswajit,Barua, Nabin C.
, p. 7355 - 7358 (2007/10/03)
A convenient and efficient synthesis of 1,2-azido alcohols has been achieved by regioselective ring opening of epoxides using NaN3 and 4 ? molecular sieves in acetonitrile. The utility of this method has been demonstrated by achieving a short synthesis of (-)-cytoxazone in 48% overall yield.
