Synlett 1996; 1996(10): 973-974
DOI: 10.1055/s-1996-5644
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Asymmetric Synthesis of the Epoxide Portion of the Azinomycins

Helen J. Bryant, Christophe Y. Dardonville, Timothy J. Hodgkinson, Michael Shipman* , Alexandra M. Z. Slawin
  • *Department of Chemistry, Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leics., LE11 3TU, U.K.
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

A short synthesis of the epoxide fragment of the azinomycins is described. The desired (2S,3S9-stereochemistry was established using an asymmetric dihydroxylation reaction.