A convenient method for the assignment of relative configuration of acyclic alpha-alkyl-beta-hydroxy carbonyl compounds by (1)H NMR.
The relative configuration of acyclic alpha-alkyl-beta-hydroxy carbonyl compounds can be determined by using (1)H NMR spectroscopy. The assignment can be achieved by recording the (1)H NMR spectrum of the syn-anti mixture. The upfield carbinol hydrogen signal belongs to the anti whereas the downfield to the syn stereoisomer.
Kalaitzakis
Dimitris
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Department of Chemistry, University of Crete, Crete, Greece.
Smonou
Ioulia
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