Some 3,5-acetal derivatives of D-glucitol

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0008-6215(92)80058-9

Ethylidenation of 1,6-di-O-benzoyl-2,4-O-benzylidene-D-glucitol gave the 3,5-O-ethylidene derivative in poor yield, whereas reaction with 2,2-dimethoxypropane gave the 3,5-O-isopropylidene derivative in good yield.Removal of the benzoyl and benzylidene gr