Title

4-Acetoxy-2,2-Dimethylbutanoate: A Useful Carbohydrate Protecting Group for the Selective Formation of β-(1→3)-D-Glucans

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-9-2005

Description

The use of 4-acetoxy-2,2-dimethylbutanoyl protecting group for the C2-hydroxyl allows the selective formation of β-glycosides without producing α-glycosides. This very bulky protecting group can be removed under mild conditions.

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