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An efficient and cost-effective preparation of di-O-acetyl-D-rhamnal
Justin N Miller1, Rongson Pongdee
1Department of Chemistry, Sewanee: The University of the South, 735 University Avenue, Sewanee, TN 37383-1000, USA.
Abstract:
We have developed a synthetic route to the frequently utilized deoxysugar building block di-O-acetyl-D-rhamnal originating from the inexpensive starting material methyl α-D-glucopyranoside. Our approach proceeds in five steps with minimal column chromatography purification needed to afford the title compound in good overall yield. 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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