The efficient desymmetrization of glycerol using scaffolding catalysis.

ABSTRACT: Glycerol is an ideal building block for the synthesis of complex molecules, because it is inexpensive and highly functionalized. We report the desymmetrization of glycerol through silyl transfer, using a chiral organic catalyst in high yield and enantioselectivity.

SUBMITTER: Giustra ZX 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3633631 | biostudies-literature | 2013 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature