A facile, one-step conversion of 6-O-trityl and 6-O-TBDMS monosaccharides into the corresponding formate esters

Abstract

A convenient method has been developed for a facile and high-yield conversion of 6-O-tertbutyldimethylsilyl and 6-O-trityl protected monosaccharides to their formate esters, which may serve as useful intermediates for the replacement of the primary hydroxyl group of sugars by other functional groups.