A metal-controlled divergent protocol for the synthesis of α- and β-substituted γ-butyrolactones was developed through intramolecular coupling of epoxides with alcohols. This method provides an efficient and practicable way to afford γ-butyrolactones with good efficiency, excellent regioselectivity, and broad substrate scope.
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