Table 4. Combined Yields and Product Ratios for the Synthesized Aldehydes.
| entry | R | starting material | rearrangement product (%)a,b | ratioc 4R-3/4S-3′ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2S-Me | 2S-9 + 9′a | 2S-3 + 3′a (97) | 1.0:1.3 |
| Z:E, 1.0:1.7 | ||||
| 2 | 2R-Me | 2R-9 + 9′b | 2R-3 + 3′b (100) | 1.9:1.0 |
| Z:E, 1.2:1.0 | ||||
| 3 | 2R-Ph | 2R-9 + 9′c | 2R-3 + 3′c (100) | 1.0:1.3 |
| Z:E, 1.3:1.0 | ||||
| 4 | 2S-Ph | 2S-9 + 9′d | 2S-3 + 3′d (100) | 2.0:1.0 |
| Z:E, 1.1:1.0 |
Reaction conditions: THF/1.6 M HCl (1:1), 45 °C, 2–3 h.
Diastereomeric combined yield.
The ratio was determined by analysis of the crude 1H NMR spectra.
