This contribution describes the demonstration of an asymmetric
synthesis of a glucokinase activator via protonation of the enolate
generated from an alkylaryl ketene and (R)-pantolactone.
Additionally, a one-pot hydrolysis/oxidation protocol with lithium
hydroperoxide was developed to afford a chiral sulfone acid without
degradation of the labile stereocenter.
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