Synthesis 1987; 1987(12): 1140-1142
DOI: 10.1055/s-1987-28203
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Synthesis of Simple Oxetanes Carrying Reactive 2-Substituents

Alan O. Fitton* , John Hill, David E. Jane, Ross Millar
  • *The Ramage Laboratories, Department of Chemistry and Applied Chemistry, University of Salford, Salford, M5 4WT, UK
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20 August 2002 (online)

Ring-expansion of substituted epoxides using dimethyloxosulphonium methylide provides a convenient route to oxetanes carrying reactive 2-substituents that are capable of further modification.

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