An efficient, selective hydrolysis of terminal isopropylidene acetal protection by Zn(NO3)(2)center dot 6H(2)O in acetonitrile

Date Issued
2000
Author(s)
Vijayasaradhi, S
Singh, J
Aidhen, IS
Abstract
Di-O-isopropylidene sugar derivatives (1a-9a) on treatment with a solution of Zn(NO3)(2). 6H(2)O in acetonitrile, undergo regioselective hydrolysis to furnish the corresponding diols (1b-9b) in excellent yields.