Stereodivergent and Regioselective Synthesis of 3,4-cis- and 3,4-trans-Pyrrolidinediols from α-Amino Acids

Abstract
[reaction: see text] Highly stereodivergent Woodward-Prevost reaction applied to iodoacetates derived from homochiral alpha-amino acids afforded enantiopure 3,4-cis- and 3,4-trans-pyrrolidinediol derivatives, with control over the protecting group, allowing for differential protection.