Table 2.
Preparation of derivatives.a
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| Compound | Precursor diol (8) rac:meso ratio | R1 | R2 | Yield (7) [%] |
| 7a | 1.6:1.0 | H | H | 85 |
| 7b | 1.9:1.0 | OMe | OMe | 47 |
| 7c | 4.8:1.0 | CF3 | H | 56 |
| 7d | 1.8:1.0 | OMe | H | >99 |
| 7e | 1.6:1.0 | F | H | 29 |
| 7f | 1.0:1.1 | H | CF3 | 44 |
| 7g | 1.0:1.2 | H | OMe | 38 |
| 7h | 1.0:1.6 | H | t-Bu | 22 |
| 7i | 1.0:1.0 | – | – | 38 |
| 7j | 1.0:2.0b | – | – | 50 |
aFrom diol precursor (0.45 mmol) in THF (5.0 mL), with LiHDMS (2.0 equiv), CS2 (3.0 equiv), MeI (8.0 equiv), isolated yields. bEquivalent anti:syn ratio for 8j.
