| Literature DB >> 15162217 |
Staffan Torssell1, Peter Somfai.
Abstract
Starting from a vinylepoxide, a short and practical synthesis of D-erythro-sphingosine is described. The key transformations are a regioselective opening of the vinylepoxide and an E-selective cross-metathesis, affording the target molecule 5 in steps and 51% overall yield.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID: 15162217 DOI: 10.1039/b403568b
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Org Biomol Chem ISSN: 1477-0520 Impact factor: 3.876