Synthesis of optically active pheromones

When is a butterfly like an elephant

The synthesis of carbohydrate derivatives from acyclic precursors

The Mitsunobu reaction typically proceeds with inversion of configuration at the hydroxyl center. However, with a series of hindered alcohols, the intramolecular version of the Mitsunobu reaction afforded exclusively the product of retention of configuration. A mechanistic rationale for this observation is discussed, wherein this atypical stereochemical outcome is attributed to steric congestion at the reaction center.

An approach to the stereoselective synthesis of syn- and anti-1,3-diol derivatives. Retention of configuration in the Mitsunobu reaction.

Pyrans and their Benzo Derivatives - Synthesis

Total synthesis of the (+)-pheromone of the male swift moth L.

Acid-catalyzed rearrangement of pyran derivatives. An approach to the stereoselective synthesis of 1,3-diol derivatives

Peracid oxidation and HF-catalyzed treatment of furfuryl alcohol derivatives affords lactone products arising from a highly stereoselective rearrangement process. The lactones serve as precursors of highly functionalized anti-1,3-diol derivatives.

Ming-Teh Lin

Papers

Total synthesis of the (+)-pheromone of the male swift moth L.

Acid-catalyzed rearrangement of pyran derivatives. An approach to the stereoselective synthesis of 1,3-diol derivatives

Acid-Catalyzed Rearrangement of Pyran Derivatives. An Approach to the Stereoselective Synthesis of 1,3-Diol Derivatives.