Mandelic acids represent a key structural
motif present in many
drug molecules. Herein, we report the controlled meta-selective mono- and diolefination of mandelic acids by the careful
design of the substrate and oxidant. Furthermore, free meta-functionalized mandelic acid was generated by selectively removing
the template under mild basic conditions. The synthesis of functionalized
homatropine and cyclandelate drug derivatives was demonstrated. Kinetic
isotope effects revealed C–H activation as the rate-limiting
step.
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