Isomer and Enantiomer Separation of 2- and 4-Alkyl-cyclohexanols by Stereoselective Complex Formation with O,O′-Dibenzoyl-(2R,3R)-tartaric Acid.

Stereoisomeric mixtures of 2- and 4-alkyl-cyclohexanols form complex with O,O′-dibenzoyl-(2R,3R)-tartaric acid. The diastereoisomer complex formation can be used for isomer and enatiomer separation as it is trans- and enantioselective in the case of 2-alkyl-cyclohexanols and trans-selective in the case of 4-alkyl-cyclohexanols.