An organic synthesist seeks to identify an efficient stereoselective reagent with which to produce the enantiomer of the biologically active sphingosine molecule pictured in the passage. Which of the following would be the most logical choice to try?
Tert-butoxide
DMSO
Diethyl Tartrate
Propanol
When I first read this question I thought they were looking for a solvent for SN2 substitution? Does that logic work? Also I have never heard of Diethyl tartrate which is the stereoselective...
Chiral reagent to create a chiral product
Tert-butoxide
DMSO
Diethyl Tartrate
Propanol
When I first read this question I thought they were looking for a solvent for SN2 substitution? Does that logic work? Also I have never heard of Diethyl tartrate which is the stereoselective...
Chiral reagent to create a chiral product