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US 5,344,947 AGranted
Optically active derivatives of glycidol
AssigneeMassachusetts Institute of Technology
InventorsKarl B. Sharpless, Janice M Klunder
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Abstract
Optically active derivatives of glycidol are disclosed. These compounds, (2S) and (2R) glycidyl tosylate and (2S) and (2R) glycidyl 4-chloro-3-nitrobenzenesulfonate can be readily crystallized to high enantiomeric purity. Their use in other synthesis reactions is also described.
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A compound of the formula ##STR5## having an enantiomeric purity of at least about 90% e.e.
A compound of the formula ##STR6## having an enantiomeric purity of at least about 90% e.e.
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