Synlett 2000; 2000(6): 0887-0889
DOI: 10.1055/s-2000-6700
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An Efficient Catalysed Ceric Ammonium Nitrate Acetonation Method for Carbohydrates

Emiliano Manzo* , Gaspare Barone, Michelangelo Parrilli
  • *Department of Organic and Biological Chemistry, Federico II University, via Mezzocannone 16, 80134 Naples, Italy; Fax +3981 5521217; E-mail: parrilli@unina.it
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Publication Date:
31 December 2000 (online)

A novel and efficient acetonation procedure promoted by ceric ammonium nitrate with dimethoxypropane in anhydrous N,N-dimethylformamide at room temperature is reported. The method has been advantageously developed for mono- and oligosaccharides.