Synthesis of the First Optically Active Tetraorganotin Compound in Which the Tin Atom Is The Only Chiral Center

The synthesis of optically active p ‐anisyl‐(3‐hydroxy‐3‐methylbutyl)methyl‐α‐naphthyl tin (IV) is described. The spectroscopic properties of this compound and of the products used as synthesis intermediates are given. The two diastereoisomers of (‐)‐menthyl‐β‐(methylnaphthyl‐phenylstannyl)‐propionate (V) could not be...