title: Radical-based asymmetric synthesis: an iterative approach to 1, 3, 5, ... (2n + 1) polyols.
abstract: [formula: see text] A conceptually novel approach to 1, 3, 5, ... (2n + 1) polyols based on iterative stereo-controlled homologation of chiral hydroxyalkyl radicals is reported. Starting from alpha-keto ester precursors, the general sequence of (1) ketone reduction, (2) auxiliary attachment, (3) saponification, (4) Barton esterification, and (5) radical addition provided the two-carbon homologue in 70-80% overall yield. The simplicity and generality of this iterative strategy for 1, 3, 5, ... (2n + 1) polyol synthesis suggests an attractive alternative for the preparation of molecules containing this structural motif.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-7078, USA. ppg@po.cwru.edu
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Garner
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: D015394:Molecular Structure; D011108:Polymers / Q000138:chemical synthesis* / Q000737:chemistry; D013237:Stereoisomerism
chemical_list: D011108:Polymers; C024617:polyol