Synthesis of Methyl 1, 2-dideoxy-1, 2-dehydro-3, 4-di-O-acetylglucuronate

Abstract

A new derivative of D-glucuronic acid, methyl 1, 2-dideoxy-1, 2-dehydro-3, 4-di-O-acetylglucuronate, was quantitatively obtained by reduction of methyl 1-bromo-1-deoxy-2, 3, 4-tri-O-acetyl-α-D-glucopyranuronate with zinc dust and acetic acid.