Publications [#234139] of Eric J. Toone

Journal Articles

1. Debenham, SD; Toone, EJ, Regioselective reduction of 4,6-O-benzylidenes using triethylsilane and BF3.Et2O, Tetrahedron Asymmetry, vol. 11 no. 2 (February, 2000), pp. 385-387, Elsevier BV [doi]
   (last updated on 2026/01/16)

   Abstract:
   The 4,6-di-O-benzylidene acetals of glucose, mannose, glucosamine, and galactose were regioselectively reduced by triethylsilane in the presence of BF3.Et2O to yield the 6-O-benzyl ethers in good to excellent yields. Copyright (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd.