An efficient three step synthesis of vitamin C from L-galactono-1,4-lactone, a by-product of the sugar industry

Article abstract of DOI:10.1016/S0040-4039(00)61188-7

An efficient and short synthesis of vitamin C has been accomplished from L-galactono-1,4-lactone via methyl 3,5:4,6-di-O-ethylidine-L-galactonate.