Regioselective alkylation and acylation of carbohydrates engaged in metal complexes.

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/0008-6215(84)85303-3

Substituted carbohydrate derivatives (D-gluco, D-manno, and D-galacto) having two free hydroxyl groups were converted into their metal chelates by reaction with sodium hydride and a metal chloride (cupric or mercuric) in either oxolane or 1,2-dimethoxyeth