Abstract
Reductive homologation of thiophenecarboxyaldehyde mediated by brewers' yeast and subsequent recrystallization provided (1S,2S)-1-(2-thienyl)-1,2-propanediol in 29% yield. A Pseudomonas lipase-catalyzed acetylation preferentially occurred on the hydroxyl group at C-1 position of the diol.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 331-338 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Heterocycles |
Volume | 45 |
Issue number | 2 |
Publication status | Published - 1997 Dec 1 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Analytical Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Organic Chemistry