The first synthesis of single enantiomers of ketomycolic acids

We report the synthesis of single enantiomers of two protected ketomycolic acids, one containing a cis-cyclopropane the other an α-methyl-trans-cyclopropane, and of related hydroxy-mycolic acids.

We report the synthesis of a single enantiomer of two protected ketomycolic acids, one containing a cis-cyclopropane the other an α-methyl-trans-cyclopropane, and of related hydroxy-mycolic acids.