Unité Mixte de Recherche ‘Réactions Sélectives et Applications’, CNRS-Université de Reims Champagne-Ardenne, BP 1039, 51687 Reims cedex 2, France
Abstract:
The glycosidation of 2,3,4-triacetyl-1-bromo-α-d-xylopyranose with various terpenols occurs at 50 °C in DMF without the requirement of any additive. The decisive role of DMF as solvent on the coupling efficiency is highlighted.