Samarium diiodide induced asymmetric synthesis of γ‐butyrolactone using chiral auxiliaries derived from isosorbide and isomannide

X Ming‐Hua, L Gue‐Qiang… - Chinese Journal of …, 1998 - Wiley Online Library
The asymmetric reductive coupling reaction of various acrylates derived from D‐isosorbide
and D‐isomannide with acetophenone mediated by samarium diiodide to give both …