Uses
Benzyloxyacetone (1-Benzyloxy-2-propanone) may be used in the synthesis of:
- 7-benzyloxy-6-methyl-5-hepten-1-yne
- (Z)-2-methylhept-2-en-6-yn-1-o1
- (S)-(+)-1,2-propanediol, 1-benzyl ether
It may be used as a starting material in synthesizing (2
S,4
RS)-4-acetoxy-2-[(benzyloxy)methyl]-2-methyldioxolane and (2
R,4
RS)-4-acetoxy-2-[(benzyloxy)methyl]-2-methyldioxolane.
General Description
Benzyloxyacetone (α-Benzyloxyacetone) is an α-substituted acetone. It undergoes direct aldol reaction with 4-nitrobenzaldehyde in the presence of (
S)-BINAM-L-prolinamide/benzoic acid to form predominantly the
syn-diasteroisomer.
