Perkin communications. Stereoselectivity in the conjugate addition of lithium organocuprate reagents to α,β-unsaturated 2-acyl-2-alkyl-1,3-dithiane 1-oxides

Abstract
α,β-Unsaturated 2-acyl-2-alkyl-1,3-dithiane 1-oxides undergo diastereoselective conjugate addition by lithium organocuprate reagents. Diastereoisomeric ratios of up to ca. 10 : 1 have been observed in the product mixtures.