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Myers, Andrew

2,3-Epoxy alcohols are transformed into the corresponding C2-inverted hydroxy carbonates upon treatment with cesium carbonate-powdered 3-A molecular sieves in N,N-dimethylformamide under one atmosphere of carbon dioxide at 23-78 oC.

Hydrogen peroxide-trichloroacetic acid is an effective reagent combination for the mild cleavage of acid-labile protective groups.