Synthesis 1992; 1992(9): 821-822
DOI: 10.1055/s-1992-26233
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Regioselective Ring Opening of Epoxides with Lithium Azide

A. Guy* , J. Doussot, C. Ferroud, R. Garreau, A. Godefroy-Falguieres
  • *Laboratoire de Chimie Organique (URA 1103), Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers, 292, rue Saint-Martin, 75141 Paris Cedex 03, France
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Publication Date:
17 September 2002 (online)

Regioselective ring opening of substituted phenyloxirane was achieved with lithium azide/hexamethylphosphoramide by attack of azide at the non-benzylic position of the epoxide, leading to 1-aryl-2-azidoethanol.

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