Synthesis of (±) 1,2-dideoxy-1,2-diamino-myo-inositol

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0040-4039(94)85318-5

Starting from myo-inositol, an isostere, diaminated in positions 1 and 2, was prepared. The key step of the synthesis was the simultaneous inversion of the dimesylate 6 with sodium azide leading to the global retention of the configuration.