An efficient conversion of D-mannitol into D-fructose and 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-mannitol (1-deoxymannojirimycin)

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0008-6215(94)84240-X

The utility of bis(tributyltin)oxide-bromine for the selective oxidation of secondary hydroxyl groups in the presence of primary hydroxyl groups has been further demonstrated by the efficient conversions of D-mannitol into D-fructose and 1,5-dideoxy-1,5-imino-D-mannitol (1-deoxymannojirimycin).