Synthesis of Both Enantiomers of Flavanone and 2‐Methylchromanone

An efficient enantiospecific synthesis of the (R)‐ and (S)‐enantiomers of flavanone and 2‐methylchromanone is described. The key steps are a C,C‐bond formation by ring opening of a chiral epoxide with a dithiane anion, followed by a Mitsunobu cyclization. The products obtained have high enantiomeric purity.