7. The alcohol shown is a key intermediate for the synthesis of the CNS drug (R)-Fluoxetine. Outline a method for enantioselective synthesis of this compound or a precursor that can be readily converted into it. You may use an aryl ketone containing the appropriate group as a starting material. OH NMe2

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7. The alcohol shown is a key intermediate for the synthesis of the CNS drug (R)-Fluoxetine. Outline a
method for enantioselective synthesis of this compound or a precursor that can be readily converted into it.
You may use an aryl ketone containing the appropriate group as a starting material.
OH
NMe2
Transcribed Image Text:7. The alcohol shown is a key intermediate for the synthesis of the CNS drug (R)-Fluoxetine. Outline a method for enantioselective synthesis of this compound or a precursor that can be readily converted into it. You may use an aryl ketone containing the appropriate group as a starting material. OH NMe2
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