Abstract

The uncatalyzed addition of 2-trimethylsilyloxyfuran to ( S)-(+)-2-( p-tolylsulfinyl)-1,4-benzoquinone 1 afforded a 3.4:1 ratio of the diastereomeric adducts 2:3. Acetonitrile was found to be the optimum solvent whilst the use of Lewis acid catalysts afforded lower overall yields.

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