A one-step procedure for the monoacylation of symmetrical 1,2-diols.
A series of lanthanide (III) salts have been shown to catalyze the monoacylation of symmetrical 1,2-diols by carboxylic acid anhydrides with surprisingly high selectivity.
School of Chemistry, University of Nottingham, University Park, Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK. paul.clarke@nottingham.ac.uk
Paul A
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Clarke
Nadim E
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Kayaleh
Martin A
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Smith
James R
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Baker
Stephan J
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Bird
Chuen
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Chan