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SUBMITTER: Walters JC
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6107298 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature
European journal of organic chemistry 20180131 12
Herein, we report a simplified approach to the synthesis of medium-ring ethers through the electrophilic activation of secondary alcohols with (poly)cationic λ<sup>3</sup>-iodanes (<i>N</i>-HVI). Excellent levels of selectivity are achieved for C-O bond migration over established α-elimination pathways, enabled by the unique reactivity of a novel 2-OMe-pyridine-ligated <i>N</i>-HVI. The resulting HFIP-acetals are readily derivatized with a range of nucleophiles, providing a versatile functional ...[more]