Abstract
An efficient asymmetric synthesis of (S)-methyl 3-[4-[2-hydroxy-3-(isopropyl amino) propoxy] phenyl] propanoate is described. The key intermediate (S)-methyl 3-[4-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy) phenyl] propanoate was obtained by hydrolytic kinetic resolution method using Jacobsen catalyst.
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT
J. K. K. is thankful to the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, for providing a fellowship.