Novel Route to L-Hexoses from L-Ascorbic Acid: Asymmetric Synthesis of L-Galactopyranose and L-Talopyranose. Preliminary Communication

Article abstract of DOI:10.1002/hlca.200390302

A novel route with L-ascorbic acid as a single common starting material to asymmetric synthesis of all eight diastereomers of L-hexoses is described. Assessment of this new approach is demonstrated by the expedient synthesis of L-galactopyranose and L-tal