title: InCl3 as a powerful catalyst for the acetylation of carbohydrate alcohols under microwave irradiation.
abstract: Indium(III) chloride catalyzed microwave assisted acetylation of different carbohydrates is an efficient synthesis of per-O-acetyl derivatives and provides the products in good to excellent yields.
authors.affiliation: Discovery Chemistry, Discovery Research, Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Bollaram Road, Miyapur, Hyderabad 500049, AP, India. saibalkumardas@drreddys.com
authors.forename: Saibal Kumar
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: K Anantha
authors.initials: KA
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: V L
authors.initials: VL
authors.lastname: Narasimha Rao Krovvidi
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Mukkanti
mesh_terms: D000107:Acetylation / Q000528:radiation effects; D002241:Carbohydrates / Q000737:chemistry; D002384:Catalysis; D007204:Indium / Q000737:chemistry*; D008872:Microwaves; D013402:Sugar Alcohols / Q000737:chemistry*
chemical_list: D002241:Carbohydrates; D013402:Sugar Alcohols; D007204:Indium; C020758:indium trichloride