A short enantioselective synthesis of the biologically important myo -inositol derivative I and the pyrrolidine derivative II is described. The molecule 3, a diketo disulfoxide readily made from tartaric acid, is the key intermediate. The sulfinyl group controlled completely the very high stereoselection observed.
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