Asymmetric synthesis of four diastereomers of 3-hydroxy-2,4,6-trimethylheptanoic acid: proof of configurational assignment

Authors :: Turk, Jeffrey A.
Visbal, Gonzalo S.
Lipton, Mark A.
Source :: Journal of Organic Chemistry. Oct 3, 2003, Vol. 68 Issue 20, 7841-7844
Publication Year :: 2003
Abstract: Research has been conducted on 3-hydroxy-2,4,6-trimethylheptanoic acid. The authors report that the diastereomers of this acid have been synthesized from (+)- and (-)-pseudoephedrine propionamide.

Subjects :: Acids -- Chemical properties
Acids -- Composition
Amides -- Chemical properties
Chemistry, Organic -- Research
Hydrogen -- Chemical properties
Organic compounds -- Chemical properties
Organic compounds -- Composition
Propionates -- Chemical properties
Pseudoephedrine -- Chemical properties
Stereochemistry -- Research
Diastereomers
Biological sciences
Chemistry

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