Epoxide-opening Cyclic Ether Formation (IMAGE)

National University of Singapore

Epoxide-opening Cyclic Ether Formation

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This image shows the epoxide-opening cyclic ether formation catalyzed by Lsd19. The disfavored 6-endo-tet reaction is highlighted in red.

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Dr. Kinya Hotta

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