ASYMMETRIC MICHAEL ADDITION OF THIOPHENOL TO MALEIC ACID ESTERS

Abstract
(S)-(−)-Diisopropyl phenylthiosuccinate (81% optical purity) is prepared in 95% yield by the asymmetric Michael addition of thiophenol to diisopropyl maleate in the presence of a catalytic amount of cinchonine. The succinate thus prepared is transformed into (R)-(+)-3,4-epoxy-1-butanol without racemization.

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