ChemInform Abstract: Stereoselective Reduction of Acyclic α-Bromo Esters.
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The α-bromo esters (I) are stereoselectively debrominated with tributylstannane to form predominantly the trans-substituted carboxylates (II). The mechanism and transition state are discussed.