title: Different Pathways in the Base-Promoted Isomerization of Benzyl Oxiranyl Ethers.
abstract: The base-promoted isomerization of benzyl oxiranyl ethers was investigated. In particular it was shown that the reaction may proceed toward two main regioisomeric products: a benzyl vinyl ether or a 2-aryl-3-(hydroxyalkyl)oxetane, depending on subtle variations in the substitution on the phenyl ring. Disubstituted oxetanes were obtained in a stereoselective manner, thus providing a good entry to this class of synthetically useful compounds.
authors.affiliation: Centro CNR Composti Eterociclici, c/o Dipartimento di Chimica Organica "U. Schiff", via G. Capponi 9, 50121 Firenze, Italy.
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Mordini
authors.forename: Simona
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bindi
authors.forename: Sabina
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Pecchi
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Degl'Innocenti
authors.forename: Gianna
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Reginato
authors.forename: Alessandro
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Serci