RT info:eu-repo/semantics/article T1 Merging α-Lithiation and Aldol-Tishchenko Reaction to Construct Polyols from Benzyl Ethers A1 Sedano Labrador, Carlos A1 Velasco, Rocío A1 Suárez Pantiga, Samuel A1 Sanz Díez, Roberto K1 Reaction products K1 Aldehydes K1 Ethers K1 Pharmaceuticals K1 Aldol reactions K1 Química orgánica K1 Chemistry, Organic AB α-Lithiobenzyl ethers, generated by selective α-lithiation, undergo an aldol-Tishchenko reaction upon treatment with carboxylic esters and paraformaldehyde. The reaction of the organolithium with the carboxylate generates an intermediate enolate that, after formaldehyde addition, affords 1,2,3-triol derivatives in a straightforward and one-pot manner. These products are obtained as single diastereoisomers bearing a quaternary stereocenter. The complete diastereocontrol of the aldol-Tishchenko process is attributed to stereoelectronic preferences in the transition state. PB American Chemical Society SN 1523-7060 YR 2020 FD 2020-10 LK http://hdl.handle.net/10259/5535 UL http://hdl.handle.net/10259/5535 LA eng NO Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación and FEDER (CTQ2016-75023-C2-1-P) and Junta de Castilla y León and FEDER (BU291P18) DS Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Burgos RD 26-dic-2024