(–)-5-[(4R,5R)-5-(Benzyloxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-4,7-dihydro-1,3-dioxepine

The synthesis of(–)-5-[(4 R,5 R)-5-(benzyloxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-1,3-dioxolan-4-yl]-2,2-dimethyl-4,7-dihydro-1,3-dioxepine is reported. Product characterization was carried out by IR, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, MS, elemental analysis and optical rotation.