Collect. Czech. Chem. Commun.
2007, 72, 1214-1218
https://doi.org/10.1135/cccc20071214
Iodine/Toluenesulfonic Acid: A Novel Catalyst for Isopropylidenation in Carbohydrate Chemistry
Guilong Zhao, Yan Zhang and Jianwu Wang*
School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250100, P. R. China
Abstract
A novel catalyst for O-isopropylidenation of carbohydrates, a mixture of toluenesulfonic acid and iodine, was developed.
Keywords: Iodine; Toluenesulfonic acid; Isopropylidene; Carbohydrates; Synthesis; Protecting group.
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