title: 4-Acetoxy-2,2-dimethylbutanoate: a useful carbohydrate protecting group for the selective formation of β-(1→3)-d-glucans.
abstract: The use of 4-acetoxy-2,2-dimethylbutanoyl protecting group for the C2-hydroxyl allows the selective formation of β-glycosides without producing α-glycosides. This very bulky protecting group can be removed under mild conditions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA.
authors.forename: Hai
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Yu
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614, USA.
authors.forename: David L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Williams
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118, USA.
authors.forename: Harry E
authors.initials: HE
authors.lastname: Ensley
keywords: Carbohydrate protecting groups; β-Glucan; β-Glycoside formation