Abstract
In reactions with stabilized ylides, γ-lactols of ribo configuration afford 90% Z-olefins whereas γ-lactols of allo configuration afford predominantly E-olefins. Lactols of arabino configuration give intermediate results. The unusual results in the ribo series completely disappear on protection of the γ-hydroxyl group.
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