Acylation of acetals and related geminal systems. The use of this reaction in the synthesis of phospholipids

The practical significance of acylation of acetals, orthoesters, and their aza-analogues (oxazolines) in fine organic synthesis is considered. Attention is mainly focused on the application of this reaction to the design of glycerophosphatides and other types of phospholipids. The use of acylation of these geminal alkoxides and oxazolines makes it possible to optimise the strategy of the synthesis of polyfunctional ester systems. The bibliography includes 76 references.