Synthesis of (−)‐Octalactin A by a Strategic Vanadium‐Catalyzed Oxidative Kinetic Resolution

Both products of the kinetic resolution were used in the resolution/recombination approach shown in the scheme for the enantioselective total synthesis of (−)-octalactin A. Bn=benzyl, TBS=tert-butyldimethylsilyl. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2008/z800554_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.