Production method of optically active trans-vinylsulfide alcohol

摘要

PCT No. PCT/JP96/03185 Sec. 371 Date Jun. 30, 1997 Sec. 102(e) Date Jun. 30, 1997 PCT Filed Oct. 30, 1996 PCT Pub. No. WO97/16421 PCT Pub. Date May 9, 1997A method for producing an optically active trans-vinylsulfide alcohol having the formula: wherein R1 represents an alkyl group or an aryl group, comprising the step of reducing a trans-vinylsulfide ketone with a borane reducing agent in the presence of an optically active oxazaborolidine and an additive.