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Synthesis of L-glucose from D-gulono-1,4-lactone.

Carbohydrate research (1999-12-28)
J Hajkó, A Lipták, V Pozsgay
ABSTRACT

An efficient method for the synthesis of L-glucose from D-gulono-1,4-lactone via 1,2,3,4,5-penta-O-benzyl/acetyl/benzoyl-D-gulitol is described in 34-53% overall yield.

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L-Gulonic acid γ-lactone, 95%