1: 2-(Diethoxy-phosphoryl)-propionic acid ethyl ester With n-butyllithium in tetrahydrofuran; hexane
T=-78°C; 0.5 h; Inert atmosphere;
2: tetrahydropyran-2-one With diisobutylaluminium hydride in tetrahydrofuran; hexane
T=-78°C; Inert atmosphereWarming;
3: With water; ammonium chloride in tetrahydrofuran; hexane
optical yield given as percent de;