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Synthesis of optically active 4-hydroxymandelic acid and derivatives via regio- and stereoselective Friedel-Crafts alkylation
Bigi,Sartori,Maggi,Cantarelli,Galaverna
, p. 2411 - 2414 (2007/10/02)
Optically active 4-hydroxymandelic esters were prepared in good yields and very high diastereoselectivity (up to 96% d.e.) via para-hydroxyalkylation of phenolic ethers. Enantiomeric pure 4-hydroxymandelic acid is available by hydrolysis.