Stereoselective functionalisation of SuperQuat enamides: asymmetric synthesis of homochiral 1,2-diols and α-benzyloxy carbonyl compounds

Functionalisation of homochiral enamides derived from SuperQuat (S)-4-phenyl-5,5-dimethyl-oxazolidin-2-one offers access to homochiral 1,2-diols and a-benzyloxy carbonyl compounds.