title: Synthesis of 2,4-dideoxy-D-erythro-hexopyranose. An intermediate for synthesis of the lactone moiety of inhibitors of hydroxymethylglutaryl-coenzyme A reductase.
mesh_terms: D003837:Deoxy Sugars / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors / Q000138:chemical synthesis; D006601:Hexoses / Q000138:chemical synthesis*; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D007783:Lactones / Q000138:chemical synthesis / Q000494:pharmacology
chemical_list: D003837:Deoxy Sugars; D004791:Enzyme Inhibitors; D006601:Hexoses; D019161:Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; D007783:Lactones; C041005:2,4-dideoxyhexopyranose